HMH812 - Research Thesis
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Students will be enrolled on a quarterly basis throughout the calendar year and will work continuously on their research project over the two-year period. Students will be eligible for four weeks leave per year. |
| Credit point(s) | 2 |
| EFTSL value | 0.250 |
| Unit chair | Sean McGee |
| Cohort rule | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H800 |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | Nil |
| Incompatible with | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment | At least 36 hours per week for full-time study, with regular contact with supervisors |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 300 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
This Unit entails conducting detailed independent research under the guidance of supervisors. The student is required to work closely with advice from their supervisor. The research is to be undertaken within two calendar years, full-time duration or equivalent. The research topics on offer are broad and are subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor. The topic selected by the student should relate to the discipline of their prior study (e.g. third year undergraduate degree). At the end of this Unit the student will be required to submit a major research thesis, in which they will present the knowledge and findings gained through their research investigation in their chosen field. The thesis will be examined by at least two examiners.
Learning outcomes
Each unit in your course is a building block towards Deakin's Graduate Learning Outcomes - not all units develop and assess every Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO).
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
| ULO1 | Develop advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in the medical research field. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4:Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility to critically analyse, reflect upon and synthesise complex information, to develop hypotheses, concepts and theories for testing, and to evaluate data | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4:Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO3 | Identify and be familiar with research methodologies in the discipline of research. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4:Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO4 | Develop a conceptual framework for the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4:Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate a deep understanding of the relevant medical research principles and master the use of instruments and appropriate techniques by executing a substantial medical research project. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4:Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO6 | Develop skills to interpret and efficiently transmit knowledge, skills, ideas and data to specialist audiences through generation of a major research thesis and oral presentations. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4:Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Major Thesis | Between 30,000 - 40,000 words, including bibliography, appendices and any notes | 100% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirements
- Confirmation of Candidature
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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