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Biomedicine Research Project Part 1 (MEDI40014)
HonoursPoints: 25On 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 Coordinator:
Barbara Fam
bcfam@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Jo Mayall
jmayall@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
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This subject aims to provide opportunities for students to gain an understanding in, and extend the practice of biomedical research.
The student will conduct an original research project in a basic or clinical research laboratory under the supervision of a research scientist from the Dept during the period 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 may culminate in an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
- To acquire the ability to absorb information, analyse it critically, and integrate it into the current state of knowledge in the field.
- To develop hypothesis, formulate aims to address the hypotheses, propose experiments and engage in discussion with other scientists.
- To acquire and gain experience in experimental techniques and statistical analyses.
- To acquire technical knowledge specific to the research project.
- To acquire oral and written presentation skills to present original scientific data to an expert audience.
- To generate a body of original scientific results that will form part of a peer-reviewed, primary research publication.
Generic skills
Students will gain the skills necessary to perform hypothesis driven research.
In a more general sense that students will learn to
- design a scientific project to address a specific question whilst considering the ethical principles and processes used in biological research;
- identify the best experimental approaches to address these questions;
- locate and utilise information available in scientific and medical literature, and ensure an understanding of experimental data in order to construct a rational scientific argument;
- critically assess, compare and contrast the literature;
- identify unresolved scientific questions;
- apply new research techniques to a specific project;
- enhance their problem solving skills by undertaking methodological approaches to research;
- establish time management skills and manage the completion of specific tasks;
- communicate research results in both written and oral form, including the organisation of knowledge and identification of the potential scope of the research project.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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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MEDI40002 | Advanced Studies in Biomedicine | 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
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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a literature review (up to 3,000 words) of the research project under study
| Due in April | 10% |
submission of an abstract (250 words), production of a poster and an oral presentation (5 mins presentation and 10 minutes questions) of the findings of their research project
| Abstract due in August, oral presentation in September | 5% |
a written report (thesis) of up to 10,000 words
| Due in October | 75% |
an Oral presentation of thesis results and response to questions after written thesis submission, (15 minutes presentation, 5 minutes questions)
| End October | 10% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (MEDI40014) and 2 (MEDI40015) of the subject
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Barbara White 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 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 Coordinator:
Barbara Fam
bcfam@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Ms Jo Mayall
jmayall@unimelb.edu.au
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 (MEDI40014 and MEDI40015).
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 (Austin Health) Informal specialisation Medicine (Austin Health) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022