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HSC4200 · Advanced studies in Health Science
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Hospital | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Statistical test (60 mins) | Examination | 30% | — |
| 2 | Written critique (1200 words) | Written | 30% | — |
| 3 | Literature review (3000 words) | Written | 40% | — |
| 4 | Oral presentation (10 minutes presentation, 5 minute questions) | Presentation | — | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Critically review the scientific literature in their discipline;
- Construct a formal research question and apply the appropriate research methodology required to address the research question.
- Explain the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;
- Recognise the breadth of statistical tests and their applicability to common research methodologies;
- Apply simple statistical tests and qualitative analysis techniques.
Workload
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, you 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).
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