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Approaches To Medical Research (BMSC40004)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators:
Dr Keely Bumsted Obrien
bumsted-obrien@wehi.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
education@wehi.edu.au
For more information:
www.wehi.edu.au/education
Overview
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Introductory lectures to biomedical research incorporating experimental, statistical, regulatory, ethical and presentation themes that will prepare for successful conduction and completion of an Honours project in biomedical science.
(1) Introductory Lectures held in February and March, themes: experimental methods, oral and written presentation, scientific responsibilities, scientific misconduct, animal ethics regulation, information technologies, occupational health and safety (8 contact hours).
(2) Specialist Sessions held from March to May, themes: commercialisation, flow cytometry, cell culture, high-throughput screening, monoclonal antibody production, proteomics, sequencing, imaging and microscopy, Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) regulations (6 contact hours)
(3) Lectures: experimental design and statistics, held in February to May (8 contact hours)
Intended learning outcomes
To provide an introduction to biomedical research including experimental methods, experimental design and statistics, oral and written presentation, scientific responsibilities, scientific misconduct, animal ethics regulation and information technologies.
Generic skills
Development of an understanding of experimental design, approach and evaluation with consideration of the regulatory framework and ethical issues.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) to complete this subject.
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BMSC40007 | Postgraduate Lectures in Medical Biology | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMSC40003 | Medical Biology Research Project Part 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
31.25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completed three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant science discipline.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One written assignment (2000 words), 2 days allowed, in May – 50%
- One written examination, 1 hr duration, in April – 50%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 22 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Dr Keely Bumsted Obrien
bumsted-obrien@wehi.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
education@wehi.edu.auFor more information:
www.wehi.edu.au/education
Time commitment details
22 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Medical Biology Informal specialisation Medical Biology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022