An honours research project is a piece of original research work. The nature of the project is decided by the student, supervisor and unit convener.

This research work is developed into the honours thesis over the two honours units.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit student, will be able to:
1. Implement a research project that answers a specific research question relevant to the profession;
2. Critically appraise and synthesise research literature in a relevant research field;
3. Evaluate and integrate feedback and reflect on the best research methods and outcomes measures relevant to the project; and
4. Justify the use of the research design and methods used in their project.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

8987 Evidence Based Practice (Honours) AND permission of the unit convener to participate in the Honours stream.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 202JA Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

8992 Physiotherapy Honours Thesis 1 (3cp)

Assumed knowledge

None.