Research Project B (SBS) Part 1 (BMSC90037)

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.