BMH4200 - Advanced studies in biomedicine - 2019

12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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

Faculty

Science

Chief examiner(s)

To be advised

Coordinator(s)

To be advised

Unit guides

Offered

Alfred Hospital

  • Full year 2019 (On-campus)
  • Second semester 2019 to First semester 2020 (On-campus)

Clayton

  • Full year 2019 (On-campus)
  • Second semester 2019 to First semester 2020 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

Enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Anatomy and developmental biology, Biochemistry, Human pathology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology or Physiology

Co-requisites

BMH4100

Prohibitions

BCH4200, BMS4200, DEV4200, IMB4200, MIC4200, PHA4200, PHY4200

Synopsis

BMH4200 year aims to develop analytic abilities and critical thinking skills as well as provide students with advanced knowledge in specific areas of Biomedical Science. Students will choose to undertake one of the five modules within BMH4200 that relates to the discipline area of their research project. Each module within the unit BMH4200 will include common coursework activities and a common assessment regime. Students will attend a lecture/seminar series and will undertake technical training on data analysis and interpretation relating to the discipline area. Students will critique a journal article, which is distinct from their research topic in BMH4100, in written or oral format.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Critically review scientific literature in the discipline area of research;
  2. Apply knowledge of current methodologies and concepts to appraise scientific literature in the discipline area;
  3. Apply analytical and data analysis techniques relevant to the discipline area of research;
  4. Effectively communicate concepts in the discipline area of research both in writing and orally.

Assessment

Advanced discipline theory work: 40%

Advanced technical training: 60%

Workload requirements

To be advised by Honours coordinator

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