Courses & Units
Bachelor of Medical Research Honours 2 CMS406
Hobart
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
Aims: i) to provide a year's training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in seeking employment in biomedical research laboratories and departments requiring skills in epidemiological and population health research; and ii) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate to their research project, and to communicate their results to the wider scientific community. In addition to this they will be required to investigate and present on an area unrelated to their own research topic, but representing important contemporary biomedical research in order to demonstrate their skills in providing a concise critical analysis of the area of research and in communicating its essential features in oral form. The unit tests abilities which were largely ignored in the undergraduate years, and fosters innovative thinking, careful planning and the ability to communicate ideas and findings clearly. Students who excel in Honours are well organised and intensely motivated.
Research projects in this unit include the very wide range of techniques required for modern biomedical research from the biochemical or molecular level, through cell biology, to whole animal and human studies including clinical trials and epidemiological research. Students considering this unit are advised to discuss with prospective supervisors their research areas and possible projects in detail before deciding on a research group for the year. The Discipline will provide specific details on assessment procedures and criteria used.
Summary
| Unit name | Bachelor of Medical Research Honours 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CMS406 |
| Credit points | 50 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre|Medicine|Menzies Institute for Medical Research |
| Coordinator | Doctor Dino Premilovac |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Independently source, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge from scientific research to demonstrate advanced and coherent knowledge of topics in biomedicine and paramedicine.
- Design experiments, evaluate and interpret scientific data with some guidance to develop understanding of contemporary research.
- Conduct experiments, applying technical skills, and interpret data in the context of research questions and hypotheses.
- Communicate discipline-specific knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently both verbally and in writing to expert and non-expert audiences.
- Conduct research in a legally, ethically, socially and culturally responsible manner
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019901 | $3,975.00 | $3,975.00 | not applicable | $9,416.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CMS405Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | No formal lectures. There are a number of workshops and seminars held throughout the year that students are expected to attend. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Research seminar (20%)|Journal article critique seminar (10%)|Research thesis (60%)|Thesis introduction (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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