Workplace Project Portfolio - D (WPP)

Subject POPH90151 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Independent study with supervision
Total Time Commitment:

340 hours
Prerequisites:

Minimum of 4 subjects including the two subjects below

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None
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.

Coordinator

Prof John Carlin

Contact

john.carlin@unimelb.edu.au

OR

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

OR

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 two project reports. 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.
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 10,000 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/
Notes:

This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health.
Related Course(s): Master of Biostatistics

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