Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Students undertake a supervised research project involving research of a publishable standard which forms the basis of a thesis presented at the end of the year. As part of the unit students present seminars on their research, and are trained in advanced scientific techniques. Students take part in an oral review of the thesis report. Candidates may commence the Honours year at the beginning of either the first or second semester.

Objectives

On completion of the Honours year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, students will:

1. be able to critically review the scientific literature in their discipline;

2. understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;

3. be able to execute and analyse an appropriate set of studies;

4. be proficient in computer-based data acquisition, analysis, presentation, and word processing;

5. be able to write up scientific work in a potentially publishable way;

6. show communication skills in both oral and written presentation to a scientific audience;

7. have acquired a range of technical skills appropriate to their discipline;

8. have the capability to perform a variety of scientific procedures and techniques that are essential to the satisfactory completion and reporting of a research project;

9. have the ability to pursue higher studies in selected disciplines of biomedical science; and

10. have gained insight into the breadth and diversity of the biomedical sciences.

Assessment

Literature review: 10%
Seminars: 10%
Research report: 80%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Timothy Cole

Prerequisites

A distinction level average in 24 credit points at third year level, including at least 12 points in 3rd year BMS units

Co-requisites

BMS4200. Must be enrolled in the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/biomed/honours