Candidates will work on an independent research project in an area of specific interest. The project may take the form of analysis of an existing data set, a systematic review of the literature, a case series, survey or other project acceptable to the project supervisor. An initial literature review will need to be performed to identify relevant gaps in research. The research question and objectives need to be identified based on this review. The literature review can subsequently be incorporated into the Introduction of the dissertation. It is essential, where there is the use of patient information or recruitment of patient study subjects, that appropriate ethics approval is gained from the governing body where the project will take place. A research plan will need to be developed to prepare before commencement. Candidates must provide a letter of approval from their local supervisor that a project and research question have been identified and the relevant approvals have been obtained. A candidate must enrol in a minimum of 12 credit points of dissertation units of study in order to submit their final written work.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Surgery |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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SURG5035 or SURG5003 would be beneficial but not compulsory. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Peter Moritz, peter.moritz@sydney.edu.au |
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Project supervisor(s) | Pierre Chapuis, pierre.chapuis@sydney.edu.au |