Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 137)
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Year 4 Medicine.
Contact: A 6-week advanced study unit with a workload equivalent to half day a week.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject, students should have: developed the capacity to choose an appropriate topic for study in depth and the motivation for learning independently; developed the ability to interact with colleagues and research or professional staff and to interpret the findings of ones own investigations; an appreciation of the importance of critical thinking and applying scientific knowledge in the analysis of a problem.
Content:
In depth study of an area already introduced in the course, emphasising independent but guided study in small groups. Collection of information from scientific literature, laboratory or community situations; written reports or verbal presentation in seminars. This program should bring students into close contact with research and professional staff, and will be based primarily in clinical departments.
Assessment:
Written reports, assignments or essays (2000-3,000 words for literature review units and 1000-1,500 words for other units as appropriate) and/or verbal presentations and seminar participation. Assessment is on a pass/fail basis. All students must pass one unit by the end of fourth year; a student who does not meet this requirement may be considered for unsatisfactory progress and may be required to complete the requirement before proceeding to fifth year.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (Volume 4 page 137)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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