Research Project B (SBS) Part 1 (BMSC90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject (Research Project B) provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct, under supervision, independent research in biomedical science, building on the work completed in Research Project A. Students will take responsibility for a research project, including the design of field and/or laboratory experiments; collection, appropriate statistical analysis, and interpretation of data; and oral and written presentations of the results. The report describing the research will more closely resemble a scientific paper than a traditional thesis. Students will assimilate and critically evaluate new knowledge within a scientific paradigm and communicate that knowledge to others. Students will also develop skills in managing a scientific research project, writing scientific reports, providing and responding to peer reviews, and making an oral presentation. Students will identify an appropriate supervisor and project as part of the application process for the Master of Biomedical Science (MC-BMEDSC).
This subject must be taken in conjunction with Research Project B Part 2 in consecutive semesters.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Conduct substantial research in biomedical and health sciences.
- Design experiments to research a current area of Biomedical science.
- Prepare and give an oral and written presentation of the results.
- Express intellectual, scientific arguments; and
- Assimilate and critically evaluating 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC90036 | Research Project A (SBS) Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
An oral presentation
| Due towards the end of the final semester of the project | 10% |
A research report
| Due towards the end of the final semester of the project | 90% |
| Hurdle requirement: Lab attendance, behaviour and performance assessed by supervisor near end of each semester of enrolment | Throughout the teaching period | 0% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies across Part 1 and Part 2 of this subject.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Peter Kitchener Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 6 July 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 6 July 2025 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Peter Kitchener Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 26 December 2025 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025