Medical Biology Research Project Part 1 (BMSC40003)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
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
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The student will conduct an original research project in a research laboratory under supervision of a research scientist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute from February to November.
The student will be introduced to current literature and techniques in specialised areas.
The research project will form part of a larger project or the basis of an expanded project. In both cases the work is anticipated to culminate in an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
- Acquire the ability to absorb information, analyse it critically, and integrate it into the current state of knowledge in the field. Develop hypothesis, propose experiments, engage in discussion with other scientists.
- Acquire and hone experimental skills for work at the bench. Acquire technical knowledge specific to the research project.
- Acquire oral and written presentation skills to present original scientific data to an expert audience.
- Generate a body of original scientific results that will form part of a peer-reviewed, primary research publication.
Generic skills
In a more general sense that students will learn to
• critically asses literature
• accept or reject information provided by others
• integrate scientific information into an information framework
• identify unresolved scientific questions
• identify the best experimental approaches to address open questions
• polish their oral presentation skills
• polish their written presentation skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL40014 | Advanced Coursework in Medical Biology | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
Oral overview of thesis project and literature | Presented in June | 10% |
A written report (thesis) of up to 10,000 words, and an oral defense of the thesis
| Due in November | 65% |
Oral presentation of thesis results and response to questions | In November after written thesis submission | 20% |
Supervisor's input into Honours project assessment | 5% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (BMSC40003) and 2 (BMSC40008) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Keely Bumsted O'Brien 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. Total time commitment 320 hours Teaching period 17 February 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
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
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 (BMSC40003 and BMSC40008).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Medical Biology Informal specialisation Medical Biology - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022