Research Project - RMH Part 1 (BIOL40010)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Adrian Achuthan
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Kimberly Yu
Overview
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This course is designed for students who want to gain experience in medical research but who are not enrolled in a medical degree. A particularly attractive aspect of the program is each project addresses a research problem directly relevant to human disease. A very wide range of projects is offered by leading research experts in laboratories belonging to this academic centre (University of Melbourne. Departments of Medicine based at the Royal Melbourne and Western Hospitals, Departments of Radiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry and Surgery along with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and Florey Neuroscience Institute. There are also projects with the CSIRO and NARI (National Ageing Research Unit). We have expertise in state-of-the-art basic, applied and clinical methodologies and offer a unique experience to Honours students. Not only do students master the research field of their project, but they have the opportunity to learn about the bigger picture, particularly with regard to leadership and responsibility, and the importance of the interface between research and clinical medicine. The research project is complemented by a seminar series dealing with “translational medicine” which is research that aims to turn scientific discoveries into practical treatments or interventions to improve human health and relieve suffering. All of the projects offer the opportunity of progression on to higher degrees including a PhD.
Intended learning outcomes
To provide a research based introduction to methods and concepts in translational research focused on a research question relevant to a major human disease.
Generic skills
Students will learn to:
• perform research in a collaborative, often multidisciplinary research environment
• Develop an understanding of major methods in translational medicine
• critically asses literature
• develop critical reason skills
• place their research practises in an ethical context
• integrate scientific information into an information framework
• identify unresolved scientific questions and understand the process of hypothesis generation and testing
• identify the best experimental approaches to address open questions
• Understand strengths and weaknesses of experimental methodologues
• develop their oral and written presentation skills
• develop critical reasoning and project time management skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDI40004 | Seminars in Translational Medicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (BIOL40010) and 2 (BIOL40011) of the subject:
- Oral presentation of introduction to research project, 7 minutes presentation + 3 minutes questions, scheduled in April (hurdle requirement)
- Written report of draft research project outline, 3,000 words, due in June (hurdle requirement)
- minimum of 80% attendance at weekly RMH Academic Seminars (or approved equivalent) from March to September (hurdle requirement)
- Oral presentation of final research project, 12 minutes presentation + 3 minutes questions, scheduled in October (20%)
- Research thesis, 10,000 words, due in October (80%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Adrian Achuthan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Adrian AchuthanAdministrative Coordinator:
Ms Kimberly Yu
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (BIOL40010 and BIOL40011).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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- Subject notes
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022