Seminars in Translational Medicine (MEDI40004)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Adrian Achuthan
aaa@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Ms Simone Stahli Quinn
honours-parkville@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The course comprises a series of advanced lectures, delivered in research seminar format, and accompanied by ancillary literature. Each lecture focuses on an area of clinical translational research on a major human disease or a research approach (from epidemiology and public heath through to molecular medicine).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a mature understanding of experimental design, experimental implementation, data evaluation and communication as it relates to modern biomedical research, in a broad ethical context.
- Demonstrate skills in the written communication of research data.
- Demonstrate skills in critical evaluation of scientific data and manuscripts.
Generic skills
- Analysing complex scientific issues
- Identifying critical and essential factors from a large body of information
- Making a constructive critique of a scientific presentation
- Performing written and oral communication skills at a high standard
- Contributing to intellectual discussion
- Generating new ideas for scientific experiments
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM40001 | Introduction To Biomedical Research |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL40010 | Research Project - RMH Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Biological / Biomedical 300 level knowledge
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 |
|---|---|---|
A major essay
| Week 9 | 30% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Adrian Achuthan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 17 February 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 28 February 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Subject Coordinator:
Dr Adrian Achuthan
aaa@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Ms Simone Stahli Quinn
honours-parkville@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Time commitment details
30 contact hours with an estimated total time commitment of 170 hours (including non-contact time)
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital) Informal specialisation Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 4 March 2025