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Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 1 (BCMB40009)
HonoursPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students will undergo extensive research training with their own individually supervised research project in the field of biochemistry or pharmacology under the supervision of a member of the Department or affiliated institution, acquiring skills in experimental design, technical expertise, critical thinking, analysis and interpretation, and communication. Research projects will be offered in a wide variety of research areas allowing students to choose a topic that interests them. Students will learn how to communicate their science in oral presentations and thesis writing.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in biochemistry or pharmacology
- Formulate a research hypothesis based upon a synthesis of the published research evidence
- Design and undertake appropriate research experiments to answer a research hypothesis in biochemistry or pharmacology
- Conduct supervised research in a specific area of biochemistry or pharmacology research
- Communicate the methods and findings of a research project in oral and written form
- Interpret and critically evaluate novel research findings
Generic skills
Following completion of this program, students will have developed skills required for;
• critical analysis of the scientific literature
• oral presentation skills
• technical report and thesis writing
• electronic database searching
• time management
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Biochemistry or Pharmacology 300 level or related biomedical discipline subjects in Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Students must be enrolled in the below concurrent prerequisites:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Online)
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12.5 |
BCMB40002 | Biochemistry & Pharmacology Coursework | February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Oral presentation of research project plan. 10 minutes plus 3 minutes of questions
| Around week 4 of semester 1 | 5% |
Oral presentation of research project findings. 15 minutes plus 5 minutes of questions.
| Due in examination period of Semester 2 | 15% |
Literature Review
| Around week 12 of Semester 1 | 5% |
Research Thesis
| Around week 12 of Semester 2 | 65% |
Quality of research, engagement with the project and contribution to local research environment, as assessed by supervisor | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Research Project 1 (BCMB40009) and Research Project 2 (BCMB40010).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David Stroud Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
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 (BCMB40009 and BCMB40010).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Pharmacology Informal specialisation Biochemistry and Pharmacology - 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: 31 January 2024