NUTR73-701: Nutrition Research Internship B

Description

This subject is the second of a two-stage research internship program (Nutrition Research Internship A and B) specific to the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Program. Each internship is equivalent to 30 CP encompassing full-time research work over a minimum of 10 weeks for each internship. Under the supervision of a PhD-qualified dietitian, this internship involves students managing and coordinating a nutrition and dietetics research project and team; analysing, documenting, and disseminating the findings of the research project; and drawing conclusions based on the outcomes of the research project to improve the evidence-based practice of dietitians.  Assessment of the research internship involves submission of a thesis which includes as least one systematic review and one original research manuscript in a format consistant with a peer-reviewed journal.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Formulate a clear understanding of the nature of a researchable nutrition and dietetics practice problem
2. Systematically review literature on a topic relevant to nutrition and dietetics
3. Plan, collect, manage, and interpret qualitative and/or quantitative nutrition and dietetics-related data
4. Document and disseminate outcomes of nutrition and dietetics research in professional and scientific forums
5. Apply valid and relevant conclusions from the research conducted, including recommendations to inform nutrition and dietetics practice
6. Demonstrate ethical practice, leadership and management skills in the implementation of a nutrition and dietetics research project

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• May 2020 [Situated]
• January 2020 [Situated]
• May 2019 [Situated]
• January 2019 [Standard]
• May 2018 [Standard]
• January 2018 [Standard]
• May 2017 [Standard]

Subject dates