Eye Research (RVEEH/CERA)

Unit Code

00212

Department/Institution Offering Unit

Centre for Eye Research Australia
Ophthalmology
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
32 Gisborne Street
East Melbourne
Victoria 3002 Australia

web: http://cera.unimelb.edu.au

Unit Points

Research Points: 87.5

Coursework Points: 12.5

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Contacts

Unit Contact:
Ms Rebecca Maxwell
Executive Assistant to Professor Robyn Guymer
Centre for Eye Research Australia &
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Melbourne

Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
32 Gisborne Street
East Melbourne
Victoria 3002 Australia
Ph: +61 3 9929 8396 Fax: +61 3 9662 3859
email: rmaxwell@unimelb.edu.au

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Overall Objectives

This course is designed to:

• provide an introduction to ophthalmic research covering a broad range of areas of interest from epidemiological research through laboratory-based ocular genetics to curriculum research
• encourage a broad understanding of the role of clinical research in ophthalmology and the development of clinical practice
• ensure a critical understanding of biomedical literature.

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Content

Coursework: Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics OR Qualitative Health Research as appropriate to the project selected.

Research: The course will be based on research projects performed under the supervision of members of the Department in one of the areas outlined below.

Participation in departmental meetings/seminars will be expected

Sample Research Topics:

1. Aetiology of age-related macular degeneration
2. Needs analysis in undergraduate ophthalmic curriculum
3. Burden of eye disease
4. Cost effectiveness of eye screening to detect glaucoma
5. Genetic causes of eye disease

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Assessment Breakdown

Research Component: 87.5 points
Research Report (up to 9,000 words): 85%
Supervisor's evaluation: 15%

Coursework Component: 12.5 points
Intermediate Epidemiology and Biostatistics, OR Qualitative Health Research, assessed as per subject description.

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Student Numbers

Number of places available:
2