PTY5302 Applied research in physiotherapy
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PTY5302 Applied research in physiotherapy is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs PTY5201; and ((PTY5202 or PTY5203); (PTY5205 and PTY5206); or (PTY5207 and PTY5208)).
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
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Requisites
Before PTY5302
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After PTY5302
No unit lists PTY5302 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M6032
Overview
This unit allows you the opportunity to select and conduct an independent physiotherapy research project over a 12-month period under academic supervision. Building on previous knowledge of ethical research conduct, and exposure to a range of clinical practice challenges in years one and two of the course, you will be supported to define their research question, determine research method, data collection and analysis. Dissemination of research findings will include both an oral and written report.
You will will be supported by an academic research supervisor relevant to their area of study for the duration of the research project.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Peninsula | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Research project proposal (3,000 words equivalence)ProjectCompetency hurdle25%
- Research project report (3,500 words)ProjectCompetency hurdle30%
- Research poster (3,000 words equivalent)ArtefactCompetency hurdle25%
- Oral presentation (2,000 words equivalent)PresentationCompetency hurdle20%
- Professional conduct - Ethical conduct of research, contribution to peer feedbackDemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Communicate research, using appropriate language to extend the knowledge of a range of audiences.
- 2
Demonstrate and comply with the ethical standards of professional behaviour and communication in the conduct of research.
- 3
Generate questions/ aims/ hypotheses based on experience, expertise and literature.
- 4
Design and develop a clinically relevant research protocol.
- 5
Devise appropriate research methods and collect and record data.
- 6
Seek and analyse data to fill student-identified gaps or extend knowledge.
- 7
Deliver a verbal presentation and provide constructive peer feedback in an inter-professional seminar setting.
- 8
Apply evidence-based practice in a range of models of patient care.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments6 hours
On-campus: Fortnightly supervisor/student meetings (one-hour duration) are expected throughout the year, however there is the option for these meetings to be conducted face to face or via video conferencing. You are also required to participate in a one-week block of campus-based study that will include a one-day research symposium (6-8 hours) at the completion of this unit.
Off-campus: This unit is predominantly completed off-campus, although the location of data collection will impact on location of work. An average of 12 hours of assisted and/or independent work per week is expected over each semester.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Melanie Farlie
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Dawson Kidgell
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PTY5302?
You need PTY5201; and ((PTY5202 or PTY5203); (PTY5205 and PTY5206); or (PTY5207 and PTY5208)) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is PTY5302 offered?
In 2027, PTY5302 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does PTY5302 have an exam?
No. PTY5302 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.