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Research Project A (MMS) Part 1 (BMSC90027)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
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This subject (Research Project A) provides students with the opportunity to learn the essential skills needed to undertake laboratory research. In addition, students will gain first-hand experience in experimental design, and in data collection, analysis, and presentation. Students will undertake a pilot or feasibility study in the area of their Research project. This study will be presented, along with a literature review, as a research report and an oral presentation.

This subject must be taken in conjunction with Research Project A (MMS) Part 2 in consecutive semesters.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Conduct research in biomedical and health sciences.
  • Design experiments to research a current area of Biomedical science.
  • Prepare and give oral and written presentation of the results.
  • Express intellectual, scientific arguments; and
  • Assimilate and critically evaluate existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm.

Generic skills

  • Articulating the breadth of knowledge gained in biomedical science;
  • Critical appraisal of draft documents; developing the ability to exercise critical judgement
  • Expressing persuasive intellectual arguments;
  • High level written report presentations;
  • Managing a research project;
  • Oral communication and presentation;
  • Rigorous and independent thinking; and
  • Time management and self-management skills

Last updated: 8 November 2024