The Structure of the AMS Course

The AMS year is designed to broaden the experience of medical students in health care and research. It combines both research and coursework in a field related to medicine. Units vary in format. Of a total of 100 points, the structure may comprise 100 points research to 50 points research and 50 points coursework

All students must complete a research methods subject at the beginning of the year in either Qualitative or Quantitative Research, or complete research training offered by the unit.

Research projects are overseen by assigned supervisors with appropriate expertise. To conduct some research projects ethics approval will be required. Research reports will be from 7,000-10,000 words in length, depending upon their weighting.

To find out more about the general structure of the Advanced Medical Science program visit the Faculty AMS web page http://www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ams/

Content

The course will be based on research projects performed under the supervision of members of the Department. Examples of possible research projects include:

• Needs analysis in undergraduate ophthalmic curriculum
• Genetic causes of eye disease
• The walking characteristics of visually-impaired individuals

Participation in departmental meetings / seminars will be expected