Medical Biology Research Project Part 1 (BMSC40003)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Subject coordinator:
Dr Meg Taylor
taylor.me@wehi.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
education@wehi.edu.au
For more information:
www.wehi.edu.au/education
Semester 2
Subject coordinator:
Dr Meg Taylor
taylor.me@wehi.edu.au
Administrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
education@wehi.edu.au
For more information:
www.wehi.edu.au/education
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The student will conduct an original research project in a research laboratory under supervision of a research scientist at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute from February to November.
The student will be introduced to current literature and techniques in specialised areas.
The research project will form part of a larger project or the basis of an expanded project. In both cases the work is anticipated to culminate in an original research publication.
Intended learning outcomes
- Acquire the ability to absorb information, analyse it critically, and integrate it into the current state of knowledge in the field. Develop hypothesis, propose experiments, engage in discussion with other scientists.
- Acquire and hone experimental skills for work at the bench. Acquire technical knowledge specific to the research project.
- Acquire oral and written presentation skills to present original scientific data to an expert audience.
- Generate a body of original scientific results that will form part of a peer-reviewed, primary research publication.
Generic skills
In a more general sense that students will learn to
• critically asses literature
• accept or reject information provided by others
• integrate scientific information into an information framework
• identify unresolved scientific questions
• identify the best experimental approaches to address open questions
• polish their oral presentation skills
• polish their written presentation skills
Last updated: 21 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL40014 | Advanced Coursework in Medical Biology |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Completed three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant science discipline.
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: 21 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Student Research Report
| Week 3 | 5% |
Oral overview of thesis project and literature (15 minutes and 5 minutes of question time)
| Presented in June | 10% |
Thesis of up to 10,000 words and Viva: oral response to questions of thesis (15 minutes)
| Thesis due Week 11 and Viva Oral response during the examination period | 65% |
Oral presentation of thesis results and response to questions (20 minutes and 10 minutes of question time )
| During the examination period | 20% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (BMSC40003) and 2 (BMSC40008) of the subject
Last updated: 21 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Meg Taylor 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 320 hours Teaching period 17 February 2025 to 1 June 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 27 June 2025 Semester 1 (Early-Start) contact information
Subject coordinator:
Dr Meg Taylor
taylor.me@wehi.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
education@wehi.edu.auFor more information:
www.wehi.edu.au/education - Semester 2
Coordinator Meg Taylor 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 320 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 coordinator:
Dr Meg Taylor
taylor.me@wehi.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
education@wehi.edu.auFor more information:
www.wehi.edu.au/education
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered in two consecutive parts. Whilst these have separate subject codes, they are considered to be a single continuing subject of 75 credit points. At the end of the first part, students will receive a CNT (Continuing - ongoing) grade. At the completion of the final part students will receive an overall result for the subject.
Information provided on this page applies to both parts of the subject (BMSC40003 and BMSC40008).
Last updated: 21 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Medical Biology Informal specialisation Medical Biology - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 21 March 2025