Unit Overview
- Description
This 24-point dissertation unit represents the equivalent of one semester of full-time study. It fosters the development of research and scholarly inquiry skills in health professions education under supervision. Students gain experience in defining a clear research problem, preparing a formal research proposal, and designing and conducting an appropriate project, which may include empirical research, structured literature review, needs analysis, or analysis of existing data. The dissertation also develops students' ability to interpret findings and communicate their work in formal academic writing to a professional standard.
- Credit
- 24 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2026 UWA (Perth) On-campus - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop an ethically sound plan for a research project in health professions education; (2) conduct the planned project using appropriate and ethical methods; and (3) communicate findings in a structured scholarly dissertation demonstrating contribution to knowledge..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: dissertation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Kiah Evans
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofIMED5801 Principles of Teaching and Learning (at least 65%)and Successful completion of
and IMED5802 Principles of Assessment and Evaluation (at least 65%)
and IMED5803 Introduction to Research in Health Professions Education (at least 65%)48 points - Co-requisites
- IMED5812 Dissertation (full-time)
- Incompatibility
- IMED5812 Dissertation (full-time)
- Contact hours
- 2 hours/week
- Note
- This 24-point dissertation unit represents the equivalent of one semester of full-time study. It fosters the development of research and scholarly inquiry skills in health professions education under supervision. Students gain experience in defining a clear research problem, preparing a formal research proposal, and designing and conducting an appropriate project, which may include empirical research, structured literature review, needs analysis, or analysis of existing data. The dissertation also develops students' ability to interpret findings and communicate their work in formal academic writing to a professional standard.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.