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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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PS4502 - Physiotherapy Honours Part 2 of 2

Credit points:12
Year:2024
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:Must have the approval of the Head of School.
Subject chain:

PS4501PS4502

Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Available to students who have been awarded a degree (or its equivalent) in Physiotherapy, and have approval of the Head of Discipline/ School.

Subject Description

    This subject is the second of two subjects (the other being PS4501) that constitute the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours (graduate entry) in the Discipline of Physiotherapy, when studied full time. Students in this subject will commence a research project on a topic to be agreed between the student and the Honours Coordinator (Physiotherapy), carried out under the supervision of a supervisor from within the Discipline of Physiotherapy.

Learning Outcomes

  • students will demonstrate advanced skills to review and critically appraise literature relevant to the chosen research topic
  • students will demonstrate advanced skills to design and undertake research in a systematic and scientific manner, to apply research methods appropriate to the field of study in which the research project is situated, and to implement the procedures necessary to ensure that research is conducted in an ethical manner appropriate to the research area
  • students will demonstrate advanced skills to conduct appropriate analysis of the data collected and extract logical conclusions from the research results
  • students will demonstrate advanced written, oral and presentation skills to communicate their research plan and findings

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

  • Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Thesis/dissertation - (35%) - Individual
  • Written > Critical appraisal/review - (15%) - Individual
  • Written > Journal article - (35%) - Individual
  • Written > Proposal - (5%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% inclusive of any penalties applied; pass every assessment.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PS4101 PS4103 PS4511 PS4512 PS4513 PS4514

Availabilities

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Feb 2024 to Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Lecturer(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Assoc. Professor Anne Jones
DR Helen Land
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
  • 13 Hours - Online activity - Honours supervision meetings
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCUand Other
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Feb 2024 to Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Lecturer(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Assoc. Professor Anne Jones
DR Helen Land
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
  • 13 Hours - Specialised - Honours supervision meetings
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 22 Aug 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Jul 2024 to Friday, 15 Nov 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Lecturer(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Assoc. Professor Anne Jones
DR Helen Land
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
  • 13 Hours - Online activity - Honours supervision meetings
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCUand Other
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 22 Aug 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Jul 2024 to Friday, 15 Nov 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Lecturer(s):
DR Carol Flavell
Assoc. Professor Anne Jones
DR Helen Land
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 12 credit point subject is approximately 520 hours.
  • 13 Hours - Specialised - Honours supervision meetings
Restrictions:An enrolment quota applies.