Research Project (MDS) (BIOM90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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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 Research Project subject set. 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; and
- 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.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Participation in Research Project activities and attendance levels of at least 80%, for the duration of the Research Project Hurdle requirement | Throughout the semester | N/A |
A literature review
| Mid-way point of the project | N/A |
Two 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
| Throughout the semester | N/A |
A research report of up to 20,000 words, due towards the end of the final semester of this subject.
| End of semester | 100% |
Additional details
The assessment requirements are applicable to the entire Research Project (125 points).
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 CAPC process.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator James Ziogas 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 340 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator James Ziogas 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 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022