HSC4200 Advanced studies in Health Science
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
HSC4200 Advanced studies in Health Science is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before HSC4200
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After HSC4200
No unit lists HSC4200 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: HSC4100
Must be enrolled in M3706
Overview
The unit aims to develop analytical abilities and communication skills, as well as provide you with advanced knowledge in specific areas of Health Science. You will undertake a module of statistics relevant to scientific hypothesis testing and provide a written critique of a scientific article.
You will also undertake a component of work within health science that involves advanced research methods training.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Alfred Hospital | On campus |
Assessment
- Statistical test (60 mins)30%
- Written critique (1200 words)30%
- Literature review (3000 words)40%
- Oral presentation (10 minutes presentation, 5 minute questions)Competency hurdle-
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically review the scientific literature in their discipline;
- 2
Construct a formal research question and apply the appropriate research methodology required to address the research question.
- 3
Explain the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;
- 4
Recognise the breadth of statistical tests and their applicability to common research methodologies;
- 5
Apply simple statistical tests and qualitative analysis techniques.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Four class contact hours per week (seminar style), attendance of a weekly colloquium (1-2 hours per week), plus regular project supervision (1-2 hours per fortnight). In addition, as per University requirements, students will be required to spend up to 20 hours per week in private study/self-directed learning (i.e. a total of 24 hours per week).
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Darshini Ayton
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Darshini Ayton
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HSC4200?
HSC4200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is HSC4200 offered?
In 2021, HSC4200 runs in Semester 1 at Alfred Hospital.
How much work is HSC4200?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does HSC4200 have an exam?
No. HSC4200 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.