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Project in Biomedical Science (BIOM90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct, under supervision, independent research in biomedical science. Specific research projects will depend upon the availability of appropriate expertise and resources. Students will take responsibility for a research project, including the design of field and/or laboratory experiments; collection, appropriate statistical analysis, and interpretation of data; and oral and written presentations of the results. The report describing the research will more closely resemble a scientific paper than a traditional thesis. Students will assimilate and critically evaluate new knowledge within a scientific paradigm and communicate that knowledge to others. Students will also develop skills in managing a scientific research project, writing scientific reports, providing and responding to peer reviews, and making an oral presentation. Students will identify an appropriate supervisor and project as part of the application process for the Master of Biomedical Science (MC-BMEDSC).
Please note, this subject is part of the Master of Biomedical Science subject set (BIOM90012; BIOM90013; BIOM90014; and BIOM90015). Students must undertake 125 credit points from this subject set throughout the course of the Master of Biomedical Science.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to provide students with skills in:
- conducting research in biomedical and health sciences;
- designing experiments;
- taking responsibility for managing a research project;
- preparing and giving an oral and written presentation of the results;
- expressing intellectual, scientific arguments;
- assimilating and critically evaluating existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain skills in:
•articulating the breadth of knowledge gained in a particular discipline;
•critical appraisal of draft documents; developing the ability to exercise critical judgement;
•expressing persuasive intellectual arguments;
•high level written report presentations;
•managing a research project;
•oral communication and presentation;
•rigorous and independent thinking; and
•time management and self-management skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Master of Biomedical Science (MC-BMEDSC)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is intended that students will take BIOM40001 - Introduction to Biomedical Research in their first semester of the Master of Biomedical Science, to compliment the Project in Biomedical Science subjects.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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.
This subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
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
The assessment requirements below are applicable to the entire Research Project (125 points).
•Participation in Research Project activities and attendance levels of at least 80%, for the duration of the Research Project (hurdle);
•A literature review of up to 6000 words, due around the mid-way point of the project (hurdle);
•Two 15-20-minute oral presentations, one of which is due around the mid-way point of the Research Project and one which is due at the time of submission of the research report (hurdle); and
•A research report of up to 20,000 words, due towards the end of the final semester of this subject (100% assessment).
Satisfactory performance is required for the completion of ‘hurdle’ components. If necessary for written and oral components this may involve re-submission or re-presentation. For failed hurdle in Research Project attendance, subject re-enrolment would be required, and would be resolved through the CUPC process.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Peter Kitchener Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall commitment of 10 hours per week (per 12.5 credit points) is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours 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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Peter Kitchener Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall commitment of 10 hours per week (per 12.5 credit points) is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit points.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Biomedical Science - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022