Medical Imaging Research Project A PG (11567.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Hybrid |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Medical Radiation | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Conduct research in accordance with the previously designed and evaluate the proposed formulated research objectives and research aim to answer a specific research question;
2. Critically review, evaluate and independently interpret and analyse the research data;
3. Reflect, apply and synthesise the literature with analyses of interpreted data; and
4. Scientifically communicate the analysed results of the research project in part of a dissertation as well as for a manuscript submission to an appropriate peer reviewed journal.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
This Unit contributes toward the following Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice and National Board approved Medical radiation practice accreditation standards
Domain 4: Evidence-informed practitioner
This unit will allow students to undertake a medical imaging research project that has been designed in the previously completed 10039 Medical Imaging Project Design PG unit. Students will work independently to complete their ethics application, commence with their data collection, interpretation and analysis. Students will work closely with their supervisors. The project will be finalised in the unit 11568 Medical Imaging Research Project B PG.
Prerequisites
10039 Medical Imaging Project Design PGCorequisites
Enrolment in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
10040 Medical Imaging Research Project A PGAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Hybrid | Dr Chandra Makanjee |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Hybrid | Dr Chandra Makanjee |
Required texts
Brink, H. & Van Rensburg, G. (2022). Fundamentals of research methodology for health care professionals (5th Ed). Juta, Cape Town.
Denzin, N. K., Lincoln, Y. S., Giardina, M. D., & Cannella, G. S. (Eds.). (2023). The Sage handbook of qualitative research. Sage publications.
Gray, J. R., & Grove, S. K. (2024). Burns & Grove's The Practice of Nursing Research Appraisal, Synthesis.
Seeram, E., Davidson, R., England, A., & McEntee, M. F. (Eds.). (2021). Research for medical imaging and radiation sciences. Springer.
Additionally, a wealth of open access resources are available relating to conducting research, dissertation report writing and undertaking the write up of scholarly manuscripts. These will adequately complement the unit's learning materials and develop foundation development, knowledge and skills towards pursuing a career in research and or an evidence based informed practitioner.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Passing the dissertation framework assessment item is a requirement to gain overall pass grade in this unit.
Show evidence and progress towards completion of draft chapters 1,2 and 3 and data collection, interpretation and analysis.
Note, approved extensions may delay unit results in 11568 Research Medical Imaging Project B A and thus impact graduation.
Supplementary assessment
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Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
To demonstrate active engagement with their supervisor(s) regarding the research project undertaking, report write up and manuscript students will need to organise, have regular consultation meetings with their respective supervisor(s).
Attend the scheduled face to face intensive week.
Undertake self directed study and the independent research project.
Inclusive of the student -supervisor research project and manuscript agreement.
Inclusion and engagement
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Participation requirements
Due to the MRS Practicum 3, Clinical Block and MRI and Ultrasound unit in WT attendance and requirements, this unit has 12 contact consultation sessions and an intensive week which expands to the end of Semester 2.
You are highly encouraged to utilise the 12 consultation opportunities to acquire the necessary support for the supervised independent research project undertaking. It is expected that you as an individual and group have already attempted the task at hand prior to attending the contact sessions. Lack of participation may result in inability to satisfactorily complete the assessments and could compromise achieving the pass grade. These contact support sessions will not be recorded, therefore note taking is highly recommended.
Required IT skills
All students are assumed to have computer literacy knowledge and skills.
Students will need access to Canvas, online database for journal article searches and other IT skills for data collection, management and evaluation.
In-unit costs
Some research projects may incur additional cost like field trips to access or gather data.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
Provision of information to the group
The structural and technical layout for the assessments should be adhered to at all times as per this unit requirements.
Use only scholarly journal articles and books to intext cite and reference as prescribed for this unit.
Essay writing, reading and objective scientific communication and writing with the use of accurate terminology is a requirement.
Each group member must contribute towards the research project in an equitable manner.
Collusion could result in a breach in academic integrity, penalty and or potential misconduct.
Adhere to the student - supervisor agreement regarding research project and manuscript authorship considerations as per journal requirements.
Look out and check regularly for the Canvas Announcements, Canvas Discussion Forums on the Unit's Canvas website (forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only) and student email.
All enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if any issues accessing the university email account.
Note:
In an adverse circumstance or event, beyond the unit convener's control could result in changes to the unit. Students will be advised accordingly with appropriate alternatives.
