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Biomedicine Research Project Part 1 (MEDI40014)

HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject aims to provide opportunities for students to gain an understanding in, and extend the practice of biomedical research.

The student will conduct an original research project in a basic or clinical research laboratory under the supervision of a research scientist from the Dept during the period 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 may culminate in an original research publication.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • Identify the position of their research, and develop a hypothesis and the supporting aims required to test the hypothesis.
  • Solve problems and troubleshoot throughout the research period.
  • Extend the research observations to formulate ideas for future scope of the research.
  • Select, summarise and critically appraise published research in an area of clinical and biological sciences.
  • Identify and apply ethical conduct of animal and human experimental ethics, including regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrate critical analysis and decision-making skills.
  • Compare and contrast the relevant literature in understanding the research question posed.
  • Conduct supervised research on a chosen research project and work effectively in a team environment and autonomously at times.
  • Effectively plan and organise research methodologies and techniques to be implemented.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
  • Communicate the method and findings of a research project in oral and written form. Engagement with the audience/examiner, maintaining interest from the audience and demonstrating adequate stage presence (eye contact, steady pace, confidence). Strong ability to answer questions confidently and with sound knowledge of the research area.

Generic skills

Students will gain the skills necessary to perform hypothesis driven research.

In a more general sense that students will learn to

  • design a scientific project to address a specific question whilst considering the ethical principles and processes used in biological research;
  • identify the best experimental approaches to address these questions;
  • locate and utilise information available in scientific and medical literature, and ensure an understanding of experimental data in order to construct a rational scientific argument;
  • critically assess, compare and contrast the literature;
  • identify unresolved scientific questions;
  • apply new research techniques to a specific project;
  • enhance their problem solving skills by undertaking methodological approaches to research;
  • establish time management skills and manage the completion of specific tasks;
  • communicate research results in both written and oral form, including the organisation of knowledge and identification of the potential scope of the research project.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

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)
 12.5

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MEDI40002 Advanced Studies in Biomedicine
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Literature review and research plan

  • 3000 words
Hurdle requirement: Achieve minimum H3 grade		Due end of March10%

A research abstract (250 words in length) describing the research findings to date, followed by a 5-minute oral presentation to two examiners and 10 minutes of question time

  • 15 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Achieve minimum H3 grade		Due in September5%

A written research thesis

  • 10000 words
Hurdle requirement: Achieve minimum H3 grade		Due before end of October75%

Oral presentation of research project (15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes question time)

  • 20 minutes
Hurdle requirement: Achieve minimum H3 grade		Due early November10%

Additional details

This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (MEDI40014) and 2 (MEDI40015) of the subject

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorBarbara White
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Subject Coordinator:

    Barbara Fam
    bcfam@unimelb.edu.au

    Administrative Coordinator:

    Ms Jo Mayall
    jmayall@unimelb.edu.au

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.
  • 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.

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 (MEDI40014 and MEDI40015).

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024