BCH4000

Biochemistry and molecular biology

(SCI)

Dr Mibel Aguilar

48 points + Clayton + Prerequisites: Selection is based on performance in third-year biochemistry

Synopsis: Students engage in a program of research training aiming to provide them with technical skills and knowledge commensurate with proceeding to a research career at MSc or PhD level, or undertaking other professional laboratory-based activities, or non-laboratory-based professions, such as education, business or administration. Students undertake a supervised research project on which they prepare a written report and deliver an oral report. In addition students prepare a literature review on a topic related to their research, deliver a journal club oral presentation, attend seminars and attend a lecture program.

Assessment: Laboratory research: 50% + Literature review: 10% + Research oral presentation: 10% + Two assessment-of-data exercises: 20% + Journal club oral presentation: 10%