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BHSC4005: Honours Thesis A
2024 unit information
Honours students undertake a supervised research project in a health discipline area within the Faculty. Each student will contribute to designing and/or implementing an approved research project and submit a thesis describing the project and its implications. In completing the research thesis, the student will work closely with academic staff, normally 2 co-supervisors, who will supervise their research activities. Students will meet regularly with their supervisors; attend seminars and workshops that contribute to the research process and their thesis. Students will attend classes on research methods and statistics, ethics, library skills, writing a literature review, and presentation skills. Additionally students should expect to engage with their supervisor(s) on a regular basis for iIndividual academic/research supervision.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Health Sciences
| Code | BHSC4005 |
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| Academic unit | Health Sciences |
| Credit points | 24 |
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Corequisites:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. study and work independently and in teams
- LO2. manage schedules and resources
- LO3. propose research that will increase knowledge in the area of interest
- LO4. know the ethical principles of research and adhere to them
- LO5. understand quantitative and qualitative approaches to research
- LO6. conduct a literature review and write it up
- LO7. investigate a topic under supervision, including data collection and analysis
- LO8. demonstrate the ability to orally present ideas and research findings and respond to questions.
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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