Workplace Project Portfolio - S (WPP)
Subject POPH90149 (2015)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.
| Credit Points: | 12.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015: Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Independent study with supervision Total Time Commitment: 170 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: |
Minimum of 4 subjects including the following:
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| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | None |
Coordinator
Prof John CarlinContact
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Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au
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Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia
Email: bca@ctc.usyd.edu.au
Website: www.bca.edu.au
| Subject Overview: |
The student will provide evidence of having met this goal by presenting a portfolio or minor dissertation made up of a preface and a single project report. An outline of the options for the structure of this subject, including supervision and assessment requirements, is available here: www.bca.edu.au/student_info.htm (see Workplace Project Portfolio (WPP) Guidelines) PLEASE NOTE: Adequate supervisory arrangements must be in place before students commence this subject. Students wishing to complete the Masters degree should discuss options for WPP with the course coordinator.
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| Learning Outcomes: |
The aim of this subject is that the student gains practical experience, usually in a workplace setting, in the application of knowledge and skills learnt during the coursework of the Master of Biostatistics program, under supervision of an experienced biostatistician. |
| Assessment: |
Portfolio or minor dissertation (approximately 5,000 words) to be marked by two examiners, at least one of whom will be internal to the University of Melbourne. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | None |
| Links to further information: | http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au / http://www.bca.edu.au |
| Notes: | This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health. |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Biostatistics |
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