Projects in Medical Research B unit (CAM316)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This research project-based unit provides you the opportunity to work with a research group to develop your research skills, including skills in experiment planning and design and conducting a research project. You will also develop skills in scientific communication by presenting the results of your research project to peers and in the form of a written scientific journal article.

Summary

Unit name	Projects in Medical Research B
Unit code	CAM316
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Jo-Maree Courtney
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate scientific literature related to a research topic in health and disease.
• Communicate scientific information clearly and effectively in oral and written form to a broad audience.
• Critically evaluate scientific data related to a research project.
• Conduct biomedical research by adhering to ethical and legal principles.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CAM203 and CAM204

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CBA344

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Project 4-5 hours weekly; Workshop 1 hour fortnightly; Self-directed study 3-4 hours weekly
Assessment	Lay Abstract (5%)|Literature Review (15%)|Project Record Book (15%)|Research Report (30%)|Research Project Presentation (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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