Pathology Research Project Part 1 (PATH40001)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Subject Coordinator:
Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Contact:
Past Students, Future Students and General Enquiries
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The Honours in Pathology program introduces the challenging area of investigation of disease processes at the cellular and molecular level. This subject involves students undertaking a full-time research project based in a laboratory within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology or at one of our affiliated institutions. A student undertaking the Pathology Honours Research Project will have an interest in understanding the mechanisms of disease.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Formulate a title, hypothesis and relevant aims for a project.
- Plan, design and execute scientific experiments.
- Demonstrate skills in data acquisition and critical analysis of data.
- Report experimental data in a concise and scientific manner through the preparation of a thesis that is consistent with that published in scientific manuscripts.
- Communicate results via presentations to a scientific audience.
Generic skills
• Develop an appreciation for working in a laboratory research environment.
• Become an expert in the area relating to the research project.
• Acquire oral communication skills for discussion of research ideas.
• Develop skills in time management and planning.
• Become proficient in a number of technical laboratory skills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATH40002 | Critical Analysis of Pathology Research | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have completed an undergraduate major in a biomedical or life 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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Draft Literature Review
| Mid-Year | N/A |
Oral presentation (10 min + 2 min questions)
| Mid-Year | 10% |
Research thesis consisting of a literature review, materials and methods, results and discussion
| Due late in Semester 2 | 75% |
Oral examination of research project (20-minute presentation and 5-minute questions)
| Due end of Semester 2 | 10% |
Supervisors mark, submitted by research supervisor
| At end of year | 5% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 (PATH40001) and 2 (PATH40005) of the subject
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Theo Mantamadiotis 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 340 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:
Theo Mantamadiotis
Administrative Contact:
Past Students, Future Students and General Enquiries
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
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.
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 (PATH40001 and PATH40005).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 4 March 2025