Medical Imaging Research Project B H (11570.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Hybrid |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSLEquivalent Full Time Study Load is a measure of the student study load. One EFTSL is worth 24 credit points and is equivalent to a student undertaking full time study for one year. | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Medical Radiation | Undergraduate Honours 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. Analyse, interpret and document the results in a logical and chronological manner and ensuring the research objectives were met with and aim to answer a specific research question;
2. Critically review literature, discuss, integrate, synthesise their main findings including identifying strengths, weaknesses and advanced contributions to the scientific knowledge, to the profession and to the clinical practice;
3. Scientifically communicate the analysed results of the research in the dissertation as well as in a manuscript for submission to an appropriate peer reviewed journal; and
4. Critically reflect on their professional development upon completion of the research project.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
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 will allow students to finalise the medical imaging research project that has been designed and undertaken in the 11567 Medical Imaging Research Project A H unit. Students will work independently to complete the research project and submit a complete dissertation and manuscript. Students will work closely with their supervisors.
This Unit contributes towards the Medical Radiation Practice Board, AHPRA, Medical Radiation Practice Professional Capabilities and Accreditation Standards:
Domain 4: Evidence-informed practitioner.
Prerequisites
11569 Medical Imaging Research Project A HCorequisites
Enrolment in 319JA Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
10019 Medical Imaging Research Project B HAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Hybrid | Dr Chandra Makanjee |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 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, there are a wealth of open access resources 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 research career.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Electronic submission in unit Canvas site (see 5a):
Manuscript
Critical Reflection Essay
Dissertation format Research Report
Special assessment requirements
Both the dissertation and manuscript with journal author requirements are subject to approval from the research supervisor, the outlined assessment criteria and unit learning outcomes.
Including the critical reflection essay as per the provided criteria and rubric.
Manuscript
Non - assessed:
Provide your updated contact details and instructions for supervisor-author requirements including peer review amendments for publication with the selected journal.
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
Students will need to organise, have regular meetings with their respective supervisor(s) and are required to attend the face to face intensive week.
Demonstrate active engagement with their group members and their supervisors regarding their research project undertaking, report write up and manuscript.
As per the student -supervisor agreement.
Participation requirements
Due to Residency 2 attendance requirements, this unit has 12 consultation sessions and an intensive week to ensure your research project, critical reflection and manuscript is completed successfully.
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, other IT skills for completion of dissertation and manuscript.
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 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.
Collusion could lead to 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.
