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Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 1 (BCMB40013)
HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators:
A/Prof Michael Menden
A/Prof Michael Griffin
Prof Isabelle Rouiller
isabelle.rouiller@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| 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
- critical analysis of the scientific literature
- oral presentation skills
- technical report and thesis writing
- electronic database searching
- time management
Last updated: 6 November 2025