Thesis

Subject PHTY90050 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 100
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Year Long, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-May-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016

Self-directed independent study under supervision. It is the student's responsibility to schedule meetings with their supervisor/s as appropriate.



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 12 month candidature with regular meetings with supervisors as required
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

513-903 Thesis Proposal and 513-902 Thesis Design
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 Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Prof Rana Hinman

Contact

ranash@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject builds on the work in 513-903 Thesis Proposal and 513-902 Thesis Design and enables students to conduct research in consultation with their supervisor(s) in the 3rd year of Doctor of Clinical Physiotherapy program.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate:

• A capacity to undertake searching of computerised health & medical literature databases

• An understanding of research design principles, reliability and validity

• An ability to conduct a research project independently.

• The capacity to write a scholarly thesis
Assessment:

Thesis - 30,000 word limit (100%)
Prescribed Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

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

On completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate:

  • A capacity to undertake searching of computerised health & medical literature databases
  • An understanding of research design principles, reliability and validity
  • An ability to conduct a research project independently
  • The capacity to write a scholarly thesis

On completion of this subject, students will be able to demonstrate the following generic skills:

  • Skills in written scientific communication
  • An ability to critically analyse published research
  • Skills in planning and time management in independent work
  • Respect for research and development of knowledge
Links to further information: http://www.physioth.unimelb.edu.au/programs/pgrad/index.html

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