Advanced Biomolecular Neuroscience (BMSC90015)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Students and leading neuroscience researchers will discuss, debate and analyse research programs that examine the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neural function in health and disease. In-depth consideration of these programs will examine what dictates the choices of model systems and the methods of analysis; what sort of technical and analytical skills researchers need to conduct their research; the factors that limits progress in the research programs, and what opportunities exit for the translation of research discoveries into therapies. 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Describe and discuss the key elements and phases of an investigation into a research question in modern neuroscience.
  • Design, explain, and defend experimental approaches to research problems in fundamental and applied neuroscience research.
  • Evaluate the different approaches for the molecular analysis of neural function and neurological disease.
  • Explain and critique the significance, current status, and potential impacts of current research paradigms in neuroscience research.
  • Identify key challenges in establishing research programs and delivering research outputs.

Generic skills

  • The ability to work collaboratively and constructively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment
  • Time management, self-regulation, project management and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to collect, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate authentic scientific data
  • The ability to communicate with varied audiences and stakeholders using appropriate written, oral and visual communication skills

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Students should have completed an undergraduate degree in a biomedical science, bioengineering, or bioscience discipline.

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

8 Weekly reports on research presentations

  • 400 words (each)
From Week 2 to Week 1080%

Research Position Application and project proposal

  • 1500 words
During the examination period20%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

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Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025