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Biomedical Advanced Coursework (MEDI40006)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinators:
Dr Amanda Edgley
aedgley@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Kate Graham
Administrative Coordinator:
Nora Hanafi
shanafi@unimelb.edu.au
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 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides students with an introduction to biomedical research via lectures, workshops and tutorials. It comprises a range of coursework to complement the accompanying research subjects (MEDI40005 and MEDI40013). This subject is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the broader areas of contemporary biomedical science, and to encourage the development of independent thinking and critical analytical skills.
Intended learning outcomes
- To develop an understanding of experimental design, implementation, evaluation and communication of as it relates biomedical research.
- To cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the major disciplines of departmental research.
- To increase students’ knowledge of the experimental approaches and strategies used in different areas of research, and to think of ways that these could be applied to their own research projects.
- To teach students to think critically about the limitations and weaknesses that are associated with virtually all experimental strategies.
Generic skills
- Analysing complex scientific issues
- Identifying critical and essential factors from a large body of information
- Making a constructive critique of a scientific presentation
- Performing written and oral communication skills at a high standard
- Contributing to intellectual discussion
- Generating new ideas for scientific experiments
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.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MEDI40005 | Research Project - SVHM Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Biological / Biomedical 300 level knowledge
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 |
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Journal Critical Review: exam of unseen scientific paper
| End of semester | 60% |
Written assignment
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Compulsory attendance at 80% Research Training Seminars is required for pass. Includes oral critique of a scientific paper to be presented during journal club sessions. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kate Graham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours Total time commitment 170 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 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Dr Amanda Edgley
aedgley@unimelb.edu.auDr Kate Graham
Administrative Coordinator:
Nora Hanafi
shanafi@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
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 Medicine (St Vincent's Hospital) Informal specialisation Medicine (St Vincent's Hospital) - 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