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Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2021
Physiology
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Angelina Fong
Email: angelina.fong@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination:
BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Overview
The Physiology Honours course is an advanced course of study and practical skill development; it provides an opportunity to experience the life of a biomedical researcher. The honours program consists of course work and a laboratory-based research project. The main emphasis is on the latter. There is also a strong emphasis on learning to critically evaluate scientific publications, and learning to present your research findings to a wide audience. Therefore, the course provides valuable real-world skills that are relevant and valuable preparation for a diverse range of professions, not solely for biomedical research. The course year starts in February and ends in November and is only available full time.
Admission requirements
In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisites. Details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry and participation requirements page.
Intended learning outcomes
Graduates of the Physiology Honours program will be able to:
- Summarise and communicate advanced knowledge in their field of physiology and biomedical research in addressing broader scientific or real-world challenges.
- Locate, utilise and synthesise information available in scientific and medical literature and ensure an understanding of experimental data in order to construct a rational scientific argument.
- Assess and evaluate the power and limitations of different methodologies and approaches in addressing scientific questions and inquiry.
- Design experiments and select appropriate statistical analyses to address a research question(s).
- Apply skills in project implementation by designing and conducting a research project using advanced and modern biomedical research technical skills and techniques. Apply their advanced knowledge to solving real-world challenges or broader scientific questions in their research projects.
- Articulate scientific explanations of physiological concepts, theories and research findings, and communicate these ideas effectively to various audiences in both written and oral formats.
- Apply principles of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship, including identifying and following the principles of ethical conduct of research with animals and humans.
- Demonstrate proficiency in time management for completion of scientific tasks against set deadlines.
- Work effectively independently, and collaboratively under supervision within a research team.
Last updated: 12 November 2021
Structure
100 credit points
The Honours program consists of 100 credit points completed over 12 months full time comprising of two (2) Advanced Coursework subjects and a Research Project.
To be awarded Honours with a specialisation in Physiology, students must successfully complete the following:
- BIOM40001 - Introduction to Biomedical Research (12.5 points)
- PHYS90008 - Advanced Seminars in Physiology (12.5 points)
- PHYS40005 and PHYS40006 - Physiology Research Project (75 points)
There are no elective subjects in this Honours program.
Subject Options
Coursework Component
Students must complete 25 credit points of advanced coursework subjects. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subjects in the appropriate semesters.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research | February (Online) |
12.5 |
PHYS90008 | Advanced Seminars in Physiology | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Research Component
Students must complete a total of 75 credit points of research across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in a combination of the following subjects in the appropriate semesters.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
PHYS40005 | Physiology Research Project Part 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
PHYS40006 | Physiology Research Project Part 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
50 |
Links
https://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiology
Last updated: 12 November 2021