Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Health, Med & Behav Science Fac
This course is for students undertaking biomedical science and considering a clinical pathway following completion of their program. Students will gain an appreciation of the importance of biomedical ethics in clinical practice; learn how to critically evaluate research evidence that could impact clinical practice or a specific field of clinical research; and use effective communication of contemporary biomedical science to inform professional and lay audiences.
This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate the knowledge and intellectual skills developed in component courses of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or the Biomedical Science major of the Bachelor of Science.
This course provides an opportunity for students to integrate the knowledge and intellectual skills developed in component courses of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or the Biomedical Science major of the Bachelor of Science. The course has been designed to cater for a range of skills and intended graduate pathways, in recognition of the diversity of potential careers available for graduates in biomedical science. This includes careers in medicine, allied health, clinical research, clinical trials, and other roles requiring detailed biomedical and clinical knowledge.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course will typically be taken by students in their final semester, although for those students who will graduate mid next year, this course will be completed in their penultimate semester. It will be expected that students will have completed most of their 2nd-level Biomedical Science courses prior to enrolling in this course and, where possible, it will be a benefit to have completed some 3rd-level courses
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(BIOL2200 or BIOL2900) + (STAT1201 or STAT1301) + (BIOM2012 or BIOM2020 or BIOL2202 or BIOL2902 or BIOM2402 or BIOM2208 or MICR2000)
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Course is available only to BBiomedSc, BSc (Biomedical Science), BBiomed/BSc and BAdvSc (Biomedical Science) students.
Restrictions
Course is available only to BBiomedSc, BSc (Biomedical Science), BBiomed/BSc and BAdvSc(Hons) (Biomedical Science) students.
Course contact
School enquiries
Student and Academic Administration Team
The SBMS Student and Academic Administration Team is located on Level 1 of the Sir William Macgregor Building (64-130).
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Michael Vincent
Ms Noor Yousef
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
As there is no examination, students should be aware that the lectures and workshops directly relate to the assessment tasks.ﾠ
You must attend the workshop you have signed on to via preferencing until week 8 of semester. This is due to the large group work component during the Ethics Module and the first half of the Clinical Studies Module. For the remaining weeks (9-12), you are permitted to change which workshop you attend.
Aims and outcomes
Engaged students will gain an appreciation of:
1. the diversity of clinical professional roles in biomedical science
2. biomedical ethics
3. critical appraisal tools and concepts to evaluate evidence presented in clinical research
4. quantitative skills in the analysis and interpretation of data
5. the critical role of communication by clinical researchers with clinicians and the lay community
6. transferrable skills applicable to their future careers (e.g. a strong work ethic, the ability to work as part of a team, planning and organisational skills, effective written and oral communication, critical thinking, self-motivation, self-reflection).
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Evaluate and form an evidence-based opinion of contemporary biomedical ethics issues.
LO2.
Work and learn collaboratively, capitalising on the diverse abilities, backgrounds and perspectives within the group.
LO3.
Work independently to produce a major assessment piece, reflective of professional practice.
LO4.
Demonstrate proficiency in applying critical appraisal concepts to judge the rigor and trustworthiness of clinical evidence.
LO5.
Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and collating clinical data from a range of study designs.
LO6.
Communicate concisely for both scientific and lay audiences.
LO7.
Reflect on development of ethical and professional practice as well as communication skills.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Workshop Quizzes
|
20% 5 x 4% |
12/08/2025 - 14/08/2025 19/08/2025 - 21/08/2025 2/09/2025 - 4/09/2025 9/09/2025 - 11/09/2025 23/09/2025 - 25/09/2025 7/10/2025 - 9/10/2025 14/10/2025 - 16/10/2025
W01 and W02 due in the Tuesday workshops in the specified week. W03 and W04 due in the Thursday workshops in the specified week. |
| Essay/ Critique, Participation/ Student contribution, Reflection |
Biomedical Ethics Essay & Group Work
|
20% |
W01 and W02 due Monday 25/08/2025 14:00; W03 and W04 due Wednesday 27/08/2025 14:00 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Group Critical Appraisal
|
20% |
W01 and W02 due Tuesday 16/09/2025 14:00; W03 and W04 due Thursday 18/09/2025 14:00 |
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Viva: Progress and Understanding Check for the Major Individual Assessment
|
Pass/Fail |
20/10/2025 - 27/10/2025
The Vivas will be completed in the workshops in Weeks 12 and 13 of semester. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Individual Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation
|
40% |
W01 and W02 due Wednesday 29/10/25 14:00; W03 and W04 due Friday 31/10/25 14:00 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Workshop Quizzes
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20% 5 x 4%
- Due date
12/08/2025 - 14/08/2025
19/08/2025 - 21/08/2025
2/09/2025 - 4/09/2025
9/09/2025 - 11/09/2025
23/09/2025 - 25/09/2025
7/10/2025 - 9/10/2025
14/10/2025 - 16/10/2025
W01 and W02 due in the Tuesday workshops in the specified week.
W03 and W04 due in the Thursday workshops in the specified week.
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05
Task description
This course is heavily based around face-to-face workshops to encourage discussion and, for some assessments, collaboration.
These in-workshop quizzes are designed for students to test their knowledge and receive feedback on key concepts for this course. Each quiz will contain 5-10 questions in either an MCQ or short answer (one or two words) format. There will be 7 quizzes throughout the course, with only the best 5 contributing marks to the final total. Quiz questions will cover content from the lectures and workshops in the preceding week(s). Quizzes will be conducted in class using Blackboard under exam conditions. You will NOT be able to complete the quiz unless you are attending a workshop. Further assessment details will be provided on Blackboard during the semester.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all your quizzes. You will also need to bring your own device to complete the quiz.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Each quiz will be conducted using Blackboard in class. You will receive further instructions on how to start, complete and submit the quiz.
In Weeks 3 to 7, only ONE attempt at the quiz will be possible as you will need to attend your allocated workshop to participate in group work.
In Weeks 9 to 11, you may attend multiple workshops if you wish but a maximum of TWO attempts of each week's quiz will be possible. Your best attempt will count towards your final grade.
Note that each workshop in a given week will have slight variations to the quiz questions and all questions and responses will be randomised.
We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard Phone App nor a wireless network connection when completing this Blackboard assessment. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard assessment, by for example:
- you may lose connectivity and lose the work you have completed.
- your submission could indicate you have completed your assessment task, but nothing has been delivered into BlackBoard.
Please ensure that you only use a reliable internet connection.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Only the best 5 out of 7 quiz marks will contribute towards the final grade.
Late submission
No late submissions are possible.
Biomedical Ethics Essay & Group Work
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Participation/ Student contribution, Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
W01 and W02 due Monday 25/08/2025 14:00;
W03 and W04 due Wednesday 27/08/2025 14:00
- Other conditions
- Longitudinal.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L06, L07
Task description
In the Week 2 workshops, students will be randomised into groups to discuss three biomedical ethics cases. These will cover three ethical themes typical of the biomedical field, with theory and exemplar cases discussed in lectures and workshops. Groups will nominate members to cover a different ethics case, such that each group will cover all three cases. Individuals will submit their essays (worth 15%) via TurnItIn and will receive marks individually. Students will also complete a peer-assessment component (2.5%) and a reflective component (2.5%).
Refer to detailed instructions and further resources on Blackboard.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
This assessment is due in Week 5 on the day before your timetabled workshop day. Submission of the Bioethics Essay will be via TurnItIn.
You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School's website (under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. You must also attach the 'Acknowledgement of AI Use' coversheet (available in the Assessment area on Blackboard), whether you have used Gen-AI/MT tools or not. Failure to include these coversheets will delay marking of the submission. You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Upon submission of your assessment, please check in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox page that your assessment was submitted successfully. More information on submitting via TurnItIn can be found here: Turnitin assignments - Library - University of Queensland (uq.edu.au).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au and the course coordinator (l.akison@uq.edu.au) so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.
The Reflection and Peer Assessment components will be submitted separately via Blackboard. More information will be provided at the first lecture and in Weekly course announcements.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
A request for an extension must be submitted through my.UQ as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time.
Requests for extension received more than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.
If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified penalty listed under Late Submission will be applied to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Group Critical Appraisal
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
W01 and W02 due Tuesday 16/09/2025 14:00;
W03 and W04 due Thursday 18/09/2025 14:00
- Other conditions
- Longitudinal.
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L04, L06
Task description
Students will work in groups to critically appraise two articles provided. Refer to detailed instructions on Blackboard.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
This assessment is due in Week 8 on the day of your timetabled workshop.
Only ONE student needs to submit on behalf of their group.
You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School's website (under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. You must also attach the 'Acknowledgement of AI Use' coversheet (available in the Assessment area on Blackboard), whether you have used Gen-AI/MT tools or not. Failure to include these coversheets will delay marking of the submission. You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Upon submission of your assessment, please check in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox page that your assessment was submitted successfully. More information on submitting via TurnItIn can be found here: Turnitin assignments - Library - University of Queensland (uq.edu.au).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au and the course coordinator (l.akison@uq.edu.au) so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
A draft 'work in progress'ﾠmustﾠbe submitted by the due date. This will not be marked at that time, and no feedback will be provided, however the Course Coordinator will determine whether progress shown is commensurate with expectations. If the draft is acceptable there will be no penalty and the final full assessment item will be marked upon submission. If the draft is not acceptable, given the time elapsed and the number of students contributing, late penalties will accrue.
A maximum of 1 week extension is available for this assessment as feedback will help inform the following individual assessment.
Extension requests for a group assessment item require at least 50% of your group members to also agree to the request for an extension. The group member acknowledgement form can be found here: extension-to-group-assessment.pdf.
A request for an extension must be submitted through my.UQ as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time.
Requests for extension received more than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.
If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified penalty listed under Late Submission will be applied to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Viva: Progress and Understanding Check for the Major Individual Assessment
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
20/10/2025 - 27/10/2025
The Vivas will be completed in the workshops in Weeks 12 and 13 of semester.
- Other conditions
- Time limited, Secure.
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
You will complete an in-person Viva one-on-one with a tutor or the course coordinator to demonstrate your understanding and progress on the Individual Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation task (Pass/Fail). These will be completed in-class in weeks 12 and 13.
A draft of all sections of the Individual Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation assessment will need to be shown to the assessor as part of the Viva. More information will be provided at the first lecture and on Blackboard.
The Viva will be recorded and stored in a secure manner as per university policy. The recording will only be accessed in an instance where the grade has been disputed by the student and/or the student requires further feedback.
Have your UQ student ID card available.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
You must obtain a PASS mark on the Viva to pass the course.Submission guidelines
All Vivas must be completed by Week 13 of semester. If necessary, there will be ONE possibility for you to re-take the Viva if you fail the first attempt.
There are 8 workshops over Weeks 12 and 13 and therefore 8 opportunities to complete the Viva (first or second attempt).
If you pass in Week 12 you do NOT need to re-take the Viva in Week 13.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
All Vivas must be completed by Week 13 of semester. If you are unable to attend and complete the Viva by the final workshop of Week 13, you will need to apply for a deferral. Deferrals will be scheduled during the Sem2 Deferral period.
Late submission
No late submissions are possible.
Individual Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
W01 and W02 due Wednesday 29/10/25 14:00;
W03 and W04 due Friday 31/10/25 14:00
- Other conditions
- Longitudinal.
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Students will individually prepare a Science Translation assessment which includes a 'mini' systematic review/meta-analysis for a clinical professional audience (worth 30%) and a 'the Conversation'-style article for a lay audience (worth 10%).
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Hurdle requirements
You must obtain a PASS mark on the Individual Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation assessment to pass the course.Submission guidelines
The written assessment is due in Week 13 on the day after your timetabled workshop.
You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School's website (under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. You must also attach the 'Acknowledgement of AI Use' coversheet (available in the Assessment area on Blackboard), whether you have used Gen-AI/MT tools or not. Failure to include these coversheets will delay marking of the submission. You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date. You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit. Upon submission of your assessment, please check in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox page that your assessment was submitted successfully. More information on submitting via TurnItIn can be found here: Turnitin assignments - Library - University of Queensland (uq.edu.au).
If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au and the course coordinator (l.akison@uq.edu.au) so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension is available for the written report.
Extensions will be for a maximum of two weeks (given the due date is in the last week of Semester) to prevent delays in finalisation of grades.
A request for an extension must be submitted through my.UQ as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time.
Requests for extension received more than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.
If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified penalty listed under Late Submission will be applied to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 0% - 29%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 30% - 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 45% - 49%. OR A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 50% or greater, but less than a pass in any of the assessment hurdles outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information". |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 50% - 64%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information". |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 65% - 74%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information". |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 75% - 84%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information". |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 85% - 100%, AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information". |
Additional course grading information
You must obtain a PASS mark on the Viva AND on the Individual Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation assessment to pass the course.
If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course and does NOT successfully complete the hurdles, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
The supplementary assessment may be in the form of an exam (written or oral), a written submission or another assessment as determined by the Course Coordinator. It may be made up of multiple components and will allow students to meet any outstanding Learning Outcomes. The final grade awarded will be based on the results of the supplementary assessment only and a passing grade will be awarded only if a student passes the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Refer to the SBMS Assessment Guidelines for School specific assessment information.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Students will be provided with numerous resources throughout the semester via the course BlackBoard site. However, it is an expectation of this course that students will identify and draw on additional resources to those provided.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture - Introduction to the Course and Bioethics Lecture [Lisa Akison and Michael Vincent] IN-PERSON LECTURE: Dr Lisa Akison (Course Coordinator, SBMS) will provide an introduction and background to the course; overview of lectures, workshops and assessment; and expectations for this course (this course is VERY different to other Biomed 3rd level electives!). There will also be essential information provided on use of AI in this course (it will be embedded in one of the assessments) as well as activities and information to prepare you for group work. Dr Michael Vincent from the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry (SHPI) will follow immediately with the first lecture for the bioethics module. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 3 |
Lecture |
Bioethics Lectures [Michael Vincent] IN-PERSON LECTURES: Dr Michael Vincent (SHPI) will continue the lectures on bioethics. The lectures will provide the relevant theory for completing your bioethics workshops and assessments. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 4 |
Workshop |
Bioethics Workshops [Michael Vincent] IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: Students will be randomised into groups and will be supported by tutors as they work on their Biomedical Ethics Assessment. Please note these workshops are NOT recorded. Workshops in Weeks 3 and 4 will include in-class quizzes. Please ensure you attend your scheduled workshop due to the group-work component. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L06, L07 |
Week 4 (18 Aug - 24 Aug) |
Seminar |
Seminar - Bioethics Wrap-up and Clinical Professions Career Panel [Lisa Akison and Jo Bowles] IN-PERSON LECTURE: This lecture will begin with a brief wrap-up on bioethics in clinical research by Prof Jo Bowles (SBMS) who will provide some eye-opening examples of recent cases of questionable ethics practices in academia and clinical research. This lecture will also include a career panel session to stimulate you to think about what YOUR professional pathway might look like beyond your undergraduate degree. This has been a very popular session with previous students in the old Capstone course. UQ alumni and other clinical professionals in diverse careers will share their experiences on how they got to where they are now. They can also answer your many questions on career paths and decision making, which might be plaguing you at this late stage of your degree! Questions can be asked in-person or anonymously via Padlet. More details on the speakers will be provided closer to the event. Learning outcomes: L01, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 9 |
Lecture |
Clinical Research Lectures [Lisa Akison] IN-PERSON LECTURES: Dr Lisa Akison (SBMS) will discuss the fundamentals of clinical research and characteristics of clinical studies. She will also discuss critical considerations when assessing evidence presented in these studies. You will get a chance in class to practice and build skills in these areas, which will be essential for getting the most out of the workshops and completing assessments. NB: There will be no lecture in Week 8 to allow for GAMSAT and the Group Critical Appraisal deadlines. Learning outcomes: L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 8 |
Workshop |
Critical Appraisal Group Work [Lisa Akison] IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: Students will be organised into groups and will work on activities to support completion of the Group Critical Appraisal Assessment. Please note these workshops are NOT recorded. Workshops in Weeks 6 and 7 will include in-class quizzes. Please ensure you attend your scheduled workshop due to the group-work component. NB: During Week 8, there will be no workshops due to assessment submission deadlines. However, there will be support provided for last minute questions on Ed Discussion Board. Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 13 |
Workshop |
Research Synthesis and Knowledge Translation Workshops [Lisa Akison] IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: Students will complete activities and receive guidance to support completion of their final major individual assessment. Please note these workshops are NOT recorded. Workshops in Weeks 9, 10 and 11 will include in-class quizzes. During Weeks 12 and 13, Vivas will be conducted in class. Please note: You may attend multiple workshops at this stage of the semester if you wish. However, please refer to 'Assessments' for considerations around Quizzes and Vivas in these workshops. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: