510-320 Advanced Medical Science 1

Successful completion of 510-310 Defence Mechanisms and Their Failure and 510-311 Health Practice 5.

Advanced Medical Science provides an introduction to the processes of research work in a field related to medicine, including critical appraisal of the literature, and aims to develop independent skills in research and an understanding of the place of research in medicine; to enhance oral and written communication skills; and to encourage further learning in areas of relevance to medicine.

Students undertaking Advanced Medical Science 510-320/510-420 will be able to choose one double-semester topic from a range of units which will be published each year. Most units are at the University of Melbourne, some are at other prestigious institutes in Australia and overseas, and a limited number are student-initiated. Each unit will comprise a minimum of 50% research and the balance in coursework including research methods training.

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

- Develop skills in using and evaluation 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.

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.