Launceston
Introduction
This unit is the first research unit in the Master of Laboratory Medicine program. Students will conduct a search of current scientific literature related to an area of biomedical science research currently conducted in the School of Human Life Sciences, critically interpret currently published results and write a literature review of 5000 words. Students will develop a related research proposal and detailed research and time plan, which will be implemented in Guided Research B and C.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Guided Research A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA701 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Sukhwinder Sohal |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA631 and CXA641 and CXA651
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Tasmania or any other AIMS accredited course are not eligible for entry to this course, due to the comparable nature of the professional stream units. These students are recommended to undertake Honours to gain research experience.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Self-directed study - 10 hours weekly. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 5000 word literature review (80%) and project proposal (20%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | |
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| Recommended |
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