Biochemistry & Pharmacology Research 1 (BCMB40013)
HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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 |
|---|---|
| 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Biochemistry or Pharmacology 300 level or related biomedical discipline subjects in Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Corequisites
| 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 |
| BCMB40002 | Biochemistry & Pharmacology Coursework | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
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 |
|---|---|---|
Oral presentation of research project plan. 10 minutes plus 3 minutes of questions
| Around week 4 of semester 1 | 5% |
Oral presentation of research project findings. 15 minutes plus 5 minutes of questions.
| Due Late in Semester 2 | 15% |
Literature Review
| Around week 12 of first semester of study | 5% |
Research Thesis
| Due Late in Semester 2 | 65% |
Quality of research,engagement with the project and contribution to local research environment, as assessed by supervisor | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Michael Menden, Isabelle Rouiller, and Michael Griffin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 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 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
A/Prof Michael Menden
A/Prof Michael Griffin
Prof Isabelle Rouiller
isabelle.rouiller@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- 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
Last updated: 4 March 2025