Contemporary Issues in Medical Research unit (CAM203)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit will consolidate and build on research skills that have been developed in first units within the Bachelor of Medical Research and will cover the principles of research design and analysis, ethics in medical research, scientific controversy, scientific critique and scientific communication. This unit will allow you to develop these skills in a collaborative and supportive environment through interactive group activities and engagement with leading medical researchers in the School of Medicine. The concepts that you engage with are designed to provide you with the skills necessary for working in the medical research workforce and/or continuing your education.

Summary

Unit name	Contemporary Issues in Medical Research
Unit code	CAM203
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Jo-Maree Courtney
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate ethical, legal, social and cultural issues related to medical research
• Communicate (both verbally and in written formats) medical research effectively to a broad audience using relevant scientific terminology
• Evaluate scientific literature and the validity of media reporting of medical research

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
019901	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CAM103 or CZZ103

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3hr workshop weekly, 3hr independent learning weekly, 4hr self-directed study weekly
Assessment	Debate (oral presentation) (30%)|Weekly Reflection (30%)|Essay (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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