The course enables students to undertake a research project that builds upon their coursework knowledge. It focuses on conducting original research under academic supervision to develop independent research skills and gain practical experience.
Before enrolment, students will negotiate the details of the project with their supervisor/s and obtain approval from the school. The research project may be carried out within a research group or in collaboration with an industry or government organisation. The project will focus on topics related to Epidemiology and Population Health or related areas of interest.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Propose, develop, and engage in an independent and sustained investigation on a chosen research topic.
- Systematically engage with and critique relevant sources, theory, and concepts to situate the research project in the broader literature.
- Select, apply, and extend relevant quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies to collect and evaluate data and draw appropriate evidence-based conclusions.
- Work collaboratively and constructively with researchers and practitioners to appropriate ethical standards of conduct.
- Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
Students may engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course
Indicative Assessment
- Project Plan (hurdle requirement) (0) [LO 1,4]
- Project Report (80) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Oral Presentation (20) [LO 5]
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Workload
Approximately 130 hours (per 6 units of enrolment) of total student learning time over the relevant semester or session made up of approximately:
- 120 hours of independent student research, planning, meeting, reading and writing.
- 10 hours of research-related activities
Students are expected to maintain regular contact with their Supervisor and attend all supervisory meetings.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the National Centre Epidemiology & Population Health to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Texts and readings will be determined in consultation with your Supervisor.
Assumed Knowledge
Students should have sufficient background in the proposed topic area to undertake the research project.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9303 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |