Honours Medical Research Project Part 4

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 1042
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Course ID
208255
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
9
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Course owner
School of Medicine
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course forms the main basis of an honours project conducted in the Adelaide Medical School. Students will be expected to engage in a novel, independent research project under the guidance of a principal supervisor and co-supervisor(s). To complete the course, students will be required to prepare and deliver a project proposal and resource pro-forma. This course provides an advanced insight into the scientific research process and develops professional attributes and skills.

Course learning outcomes

  • Execute a well-defined research project, under the guidance of a project supervisor.
  • Critically interpret the background literature relevant to the research project.
  • Demonstrate mastery of the techniques required for the experimental study of a research question, including collection, storage and evaluation of data which is rigorous and methodical in accordance with the Australian Code for Responsible Practice of Research.
  • Identify and evaluate methodological or technical issues in a research project and define the importance elements required to solve them.
  • Communicate the elements of the research project clearly and concisely in spoken and written English.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of HLTH1039 Honours Medical Research Project Part 1/HLTH1040 Honours Medical Research Project Part 2/HLTH1041 Honours Medical Research Project Part 3

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTHSC4610D Honours Medical Research Project Part 4 at the University of Adelaide
Degree list
The following degrees include this course