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) |
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| 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