Advocacy and Engagement Project in Medical Sciences unit (CAM314)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

CAM314 is a capstone unit that consolidates knowledge and skills developed across the degree through a project-based investigation of a contemporary health challenge. Students apply a structured Needs Assessment framework to define the problem, synthesise relevant medical and public health evidence, incorporate stakeholder context, and identify key gaps and priorities. Based on this analysis, students develop an evidence-informed proposal for a Community Health Output, a tangible planning or advocacy artefact appropriate to the intended audience. Full implementation of the Community Health Output is not required. In-class activities will generate material that contributes directly to the final Project Portfolio. The unit emphasises critical inquiry, project planning, professional communication, and translation of biomedical knowledge into applied health planning.

Summary

Unit name	Advocacy and Engagement Project in Medical Sciences
Unit code	CAM314
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine|Health Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Sabine Wimmer-Kleikamp
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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

• Define a contemporary health problem using a structured needs assessment, stakeholder context and relevant medical and public health evidence
• Propose an evidence-informed Community Health Output that addresses the defined problem and is appropriate for the intended audience and context
• Communicate the rationale, process and outputs of the project clearly and professionally using formats and conventions appropriate to the intended audience
• Reflect on project’s evidence base including stakeholder considerations, feasibility, limitations, and professional practice considerations to inform future improvements

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

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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

CAM209

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Project 4-5 hours weekly, workshop 2-4 hours weekly or fortnightly (as required), Self-Directed Study 3-4 hours weekly.
Assessment	Project Pitch (10%)|Project Proposal (25%)|Final Project Presentation (30%)|Project Portfolio / Needs Assessment Report (35%)
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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