Advanced Medical Science 2

Subject MEDS40001 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

January, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Students undertaking Advanced Medical Science are expected to be full-time students
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Successful completion of 510-320 Advanced Medical Science 1
Corequisites: N/A
Recommended Background Knowledge: N/A
Non Allowed Subjects: N/A
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website:

http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Steve Farish

Contact

s.farish@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

Advanced Medical Science 2 is a continuation of Advanced Medical Science 1. Please refer to the description for 510-320 Advanced Medical Science 1 for details.
Objectives: The primary objective of the AMS year is for students to obtain experience in conducting biomedical research. In detail the objectives are to:
  • provide an introduction to the processes of research work in a field related to medicine, including critical appraisal of the literature.
  • enable development of skills in the ways in which knowledge (evidence) should be assembled and evaluated to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment.
  • develop skills in the use of simple statistical techniques when appraising health data.
  • foster an understanding of the benefits of research and the value of each health professional contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
  • encourage an understanding of the diversity and breadth of medicine.
  • encourage the development of autonomy and independence in defining areas for study, locating relevant resources and evaluating information.
  • enhance oral and written communication skills.
Assessment:

As specified for individual units in the Advanced Medical Science web site at http://www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ams. Successful completion of the research report is a hurdle requirement. Penalties apply for late submission of the research report. An initial penalty of 5% applies to any submission after the due date, and a further 1% for every additional day beyond three days late, unless an extension has been granted prior to the submission date.

Prescribed Texts: N/A
Recommended Texts:

Information Not Available
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

- Develop skills in research and critical appraisal of the literature;

- Develop skills in using and evaluating evidence;

- Increase the understanding and use of statistical techniques;

- Perception of the benefits and value of research;

- Encourage an understanding of diversity in medicine;

- Encourage independence in defining areas for study;

- Enhance oral and written communication skills;

- Encourage learning in medically relevant areas.

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