Biomedical Science Research Project (BIOM30003)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Off Campus, Dual-Delivery (Parkville), and On Campus (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
Contact information
Summer Term
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
Summer Term
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term - Dual-Delivery Summer Term - Off Campus Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject students participate in an individual program of supervised research within the School of Biomedical Sciences, or elsewhere within the faculty, at a research institute or overseas institution in which the student contributes to the design of a research project, in consultation with a supervisor; conducts the research; and presents the findings of the project. The project may be self contained or form a component of a larger research program. Each student will receive feedback on their progress through ongoing consultation with their supervisor.
Where a student is conducting the research external to the School of Biomedical Sciences, a School of Biomedical Sciences academic staff member who has allied research expertise co-supervises the project and coordinates the assessment requirements. Detailed assessment requirements, including due dates of individual assessment items, are determined through consultation between the supervisor, the co-supervisor and the Biomedical Science Research Project Coordinator(s) in the relevant department.
The subject may incur additional costs such as travel and accommodation. Students may be eligible for University funding. Where the host institution is located in the IndoPacific, Australian citizens for whom this subject is part of a full time semester of study may consider applications through the New Colombo Plan scholarship funding.
Intended learning outcomes
Despite the differences between individual programs, each aims to provide students with the opportunities to gain expertise in project design, management and reporting.
Students are expected to develop skills to:
- Locate and synthesise information available in scientific (and in some cases other) literature in order to establish the need for, and potential scope and context of, a research project
- Design a research project to meet particular research outcome(s) or to answer particular research question(s)
- Develop creative ways of solving unfamiliar problems by devising a methodological approach to address the research question being raised
- Collect and analyse data (qualitative and quantitative) including appropriate statistical analyses of the research results
- Communicate the research results in written form, requiring critical analysis, synthesis and organisation of knowledge, and the construction of a rational and lucid scientific argument
- Communicate the research results in another form – either through an oral presentation or poster presentation
- Manage the time allocated to completing specific tasks
- Depending on the project, students may also find they achieve other outcomes such as learning how to take account of ethical considerations in designing a project.
Generic skills
Students are expected to develop skills in:
- locating and synthesising information available in scientific and other literature in order to establish the need and scope of the research project;
- creative problem solving by devising the methodological approaches to address the research question;
- time management;
- collection and analysis of data;
- communication of research results in oral and written form, requiring critical analysis, synthesis and organisation of knowledge and construction of a rational and lucid scientific argument;
- understanding potential ethical issues associated with research
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Excellent results in a discipline appropriate to the project (normally an average of at least 75% in relevant 2nd and 3rd year subjects)
AND
Approval of the relevant Department Coordinator.
Department specific details are listed in the link below:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATH30004 | Advanced Investigation of Human Disease | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - 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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
written report
| End of semester | 60% |
oral report or poster presentation requiring an equivalent amount of preparation
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
supervisor assessment of research competence, based on student's contributions to project design and completion (5% around mid semester, 5% at the end of semester) | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Joel Bornstein Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 7 December 2020 to 19 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 22 December 2020 Census date 22 January 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 February 2021 Assessment period ends 26 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
- Summer Term - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Joel Bornstein Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Distribution of time betwen specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment for 10 hrs per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 7 December 2020 to 19 February 2021 Last self-enrol date 22 December 2020 Census date 22 January 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 February 2021 Assessment period ends 26 February 2021 Summer Term contact information
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Joel Bornstein Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 1 - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Joel Bornstein Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10hrs is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2 - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Joel Bornstein Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Joel Bornstein 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 weekly commitment of 10 hr per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Prof Joel Bornstein
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hrs
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.
For department contacts and application details, please see the Biomedical Science webpage - http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/biom30003-biomedical-science-research-project
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
This undergraduate research project subject is available to BBiomed and BSc students who are interested in undertaking a research project through the following MDHS departments: Anatomy & Neuroscience, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Physiology.
Enrolment in the subject is contingent on the availability of a supervisor. A suitable supervisor may not be available in any particular semester.
Students wishing to be considered for this subject must complete a Biomedical Science Research Project application form, including obtaining all required approvals. All application forms must be scanned and email to BiomedSci-AcademicServices@unimelb.edu.au
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Human Structure and Function Major Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major Pharmacology Major Physiology Major Human Structure and Function Major Neuroscience Major Neuroscience Major Pathology Major Physiology Major Pathology Major Pharmacology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Students applying through CAP will need to submit the subject application form (available on below web link) with their online CAP application.
Different application dates may apply depending on which department you wish to complete your project in.
For department contacts and application details, please see the Biomedical Science webpage - http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/study/current-student-information/biom30003-biomedical-science-research-project.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022