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HLTH SC 3010B - Research Placement (Neuroscience) Part 2

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

The Research Placement course is a capstone experience designed to develop research skills in third-year BHlthMedSc students through a year-long research placement related to their major. Students will design a project, learn research methodology in performing the project, analyse, interpret and communicate the findings of a research project or internship placement under academic supervision in a Small Group Discovery Experience. Some research placements will require a GPA > 5.5. The research placement experience will be supported by workshop modules and journal club sessions. These will include: 1. Common modules on core competencies (eg research integrity, research ethics), 2. Major-specific modules including journal clubs to develop evaluation skills 3. A fixed number of skills modules selected according to skills required for the specific placement and the student's existing skills/courses already completed (e.g. systematic review principles, laboratory research design). Each student will document their research activities with a final written report, and in addition will communicate their research findings at an end-of-year symposium.

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  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code HLTH SC 3010B
    Course Research Placement (Neuroscience) Part 2
    Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 6 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites HLTH SC 3010A
    Restrictions Only available to BHlthMedSc and BHlthMedSc (Adv) students. Students may only complete the 6 units of research placement within their chosen major.
    Assessment Journal clubs (summative), Workshop (Careers) (formative), Final report (summative), Poster presentation (summative), Abstract (summative), Curriculum Vitae (summative), Research Supervisor?s Mark (summative)
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Simran Sidhu

    Course Coordinators:

    Email: Faculty of Health Sciences Research Placement Coordination team
    FHSRPC@adelaide.edu.au

    Dr Simran Sidhu
    Senior Lecturer
    simran.sidhu@adelaide.edu.au

    Dr Nichola Thompson
    Senior Lecturer
    nichola.thompson@adelaide.edu.au

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    1. Locate, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant evidence from multiple sources in a planned and timely manner.
    2. Analyse and interpret project results correctly and in context.
    3. Work effectively in teams to investigate contemporary problems.
    4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
    5. Behave appropriately in a professional setting.
    6. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues that arise in health sciences research and practise.
    7. Demonstrate awareness of different research approaches to improve health and wellbeing.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    		 1, 2, 6, 7

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    		 1, 2, 3

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    		 3, 4, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    		 1 - 7

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    		 3, 5, 6

    Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency

    Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.

    		 .

    Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

    Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

    		 .

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    		 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
  • Learning Resou