Advances in Research in Health and Medicine (11738.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Science | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse the ethical, cultural, safety and professional issues involved in health and medical research;
2. Analyse the multidisciplinarity of a selected research topics in medical science;
3. Critically evaluate and prioritise information, make decisions, generate new ideas and form conclusions;
4. Design and execute a research task pertaining to a multidisciplinary research topic in health or medicine; and
5. Reflect effectively on your learning and development of research and communication skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Students must have passed 48 credit points and be enrolled in one of the following courses: 264JA Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceNPB001 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
660AA Bachelor of Medical Science
NPB002 Bachelor of Medical Science
Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Claire O'Brien |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Dr Claire O'Brien |
Required texts
There are no required text books for this unit. Reading material will be provided via links in the lectures and on Canvas, where appropriate, as the unit progresses.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Students must achieve an overall mark of 50% in order to pass this unit.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessments will only be considered if the terms set out in the Assessment Procdures are met.
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
As well as attending the 9 practical sessions (18 hrs) and 8 workshops (8 hr), students are expected to set aside time each week for study, preparation of assessment items, accessing online content, and completing the laboratory worksheets and questions. This equates to approximately 150 hours, spread over the semester.
In order to do well in this unit, it is important that students listen to all lectures the week that they are posted, as the practical the following week is usually linked to the lecture. Students should write comprehensive laboratory notes each week and answer all questions. It is also expected that students attend all practical sessions and workshops and attend the practice Research Report session. Students are encouraged to ask questions in the practicals and workshops, to clarify any information or details regarding assessments.
Participation requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in all practicals. The content of practicals will be assessed, and data generated in practicals will be used in assessments. Lack of participation will severely inhibit students' ability to achieve learning outcomes and pass assessments. Attendance will be recorded.
Please note that all practical classes commence with a safety briefing. Presence at the entire briefing is a condition of participation in the practical class. Entry will be refused to latecomers.
Required IT skills
Basic knowledge of word processing software, Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and use of internet browsers (including Canvas) and online databases is assumed.
In-unit costs
Students much purchase safety glasses.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Although there are no formal work placements attached to this unit, learning in this unit will be integrally linked to experiences in professional contexts.
Additional information
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the Unit Convener is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation).
It is the responsibility of the student to check the unit Canvas site and their student email frequently and regularly, as notifications to all students enrolled in the unit will be posted in Announcements.
Potentially hazardous materials will be used as part of this Unit. Risk assessments have been performed and control measures implemented to manage hazards and risks. Students have an obligation to comply with any safety directions issued by staff and to inform staff if incidents of a potentially hazardous nature occur. With respect to chemicals, staff will provide students with access to Safety Data Sheets.
