Introduction to Medical Research

In this subject, the first subject in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours), you will learn the theory behind, and practical application of, the skills required to locate, synthesise, evaluate and apply clinical evidence, and broaden your experience and comprehension of the relationship between clinical healthcare and biomedical research. You will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of medical and scientific researchers to have a clearer understanding and appreciation of the background work and processes involved in the advancement of clinical knowledge and clinical practice through developing skills in the acquisition, evaluation and application of information (evidence). During this subject, you will participate in modules which explore concepts related to: the conduct of clinical research; research integrity; methodologies used to collect and analyse experimental data; critical appraisal and the evaluation of different types of published scientific literature and; evidence-based medicine and the relationship between research and clinical practice. In addition, you will complete a module on Presenting Academic Discourse (which is subject LING90002 Presenting Academic Discourse) which will allow you opportunities to develop skills in communicating research findings, both written and oral, to your research peers and professional colleagues.