Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
co-convener
Janet Van Eersel
By appointment
co-convener
Andreia Vaqueirinho de Pinho
By appointment
course director
Cara Hildreth
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
140cp at 1000 level or above including ((MEDI103 or MEDI1400) and (MEDI206 or MEDI2400))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is the capstone unit within the Bachelor of Clinical Science. It aims to prepare MQ students to become lifelong learners in a connected world and take responsibility for their own learning and professional development needs. It adopts an enactivist approach where students learn to identify learning opportunities as they arise in work or life situations and take appropriate actions. In line with this approach, the unit provides work-integrated learning experience in a health-related context with placements undertaken in a range of settings. You will be supported in performing professional activities as relevant to your placements and reflecting on your performance for improvement. You will also have opportunities to build skills necessary to apply for jobs, form professional networks and develop a foundation for continuing professional development. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, which is available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment.
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.
All final grades in the Bachelor of Clinical Science are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.
Students will be awarded a final grade plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in the Grading Policy.
To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, meet any ungraded requirements including professionalism and achieve an SNG of 50 or better.
In the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses. As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including tutorials, as well as clinical- and laboratory-based practical sessions.
Furthermore, lectures and seminars are key learning activities that you are expected to attend throughout completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Science. While audio recordings and lecture slides may be made available following these large group sessions, it is important to recognise that such resources are a study aid - and should not be considered an alternative to lecture or seminar attendance.
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all small group interactive sessions. Students that do not meet this requirement may be deemed unable to meet expectations regarding professionalism and may be referred for disciplinary action (which may include exclusion from assessments and unit failure).
Similarly, as part of developing professionalism, students are expected to submit all work by the due date. Applications for assessment task extensions must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy available at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration.
All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted, will incur a deduction of 5% for the first day, and 5% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:
Due date |
Received |
Days late |
Deduction |
Raw mark |
Final mark |
Friday 14th |
Monday 17th |
3 |
15% |
75% |
60% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Learning Contract | 20% | No | Week 3 |
Placement & Reflective Report | 30% | No | Week 12 |
PACE placement evaluation | 0% | No | Week 13 |
Graduation Portfolio | 50% | No | Week 13 and Exam Period |
Assessment Type 1: Learning plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 20%
A learning contract detailing planned professional development activities to be completed prior to and across the PACE activity.
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 30%
A reflective report on the PACE activities and how it relates to the professional development activities and the graduate capability statements. Evidence of completion of professional development activities to be performed during the placement will also be required, as well as maintaining a reflective placement blog throughout the PACE activity.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 1 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 0%
Supervisor feedback on professionalism and engagement with placement activities during the placement, as signed off by the placement supervisor.
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: Week 13 and Exam Period
Weighting: 50%
Graduation portfolio that demonstrates attainment of graduate capabilities through submission of reflective statements and development and presentation of a showcase portfolio.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
As a student enrolled in MEDI3401 PACE, you will primarily engage in a placement. Details on additional learning activities can be found on the iLearn site.
There is no textbook for this unit and readings will be accessible through the library.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
This unit is the capstone unit within the Bachelor of Clinical Science. It aims to prepare MQ students to become lifelong learners in a connected world and take responsibility for their own learning and professional development needs. It adopts an enactivist approach where students learn to identify learning opportunities as they arise in work or life situations and take appropriate actions. In line with this approach, the unit provides work-integrated learning experience in a health-related context with placements undertaken in a range of settings. You will be supported in performing professional activities as relevant to your placements and reflecting on your performance for improvement. You will also have opportunities to build skills necessary to apply for jobs, form professional networks and develop a foundation for continuing professional development.