Medical Research 3 unit (CAM428)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Online, Sydney

Introduction

This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate to their research project, and to communicate their results; and (c) to investigate and communicate analysis and outcomes of contemporary biomedical research. Research projects in this unit include the very wide range of techniques required for modern biomedical and clinical research from the biochemical or molecular level, through cell biology, to whole animal and human studies. 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	Medical Research 3
Unit code	CAM428
Credit points	25
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Dino Premilovac
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Cradle Coast	Semester 1
Cradle Coast	Semester 2
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 2
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2
Sydney	Semester 1
Sydney	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Design and conduct a research study and collect and interpret data to create new disciplinary knowledge
• Synthesize knowledge and critically evaluate research findings and their impact on the research field and use this to propose key areas of further research
• Communicate discipline-specific knowledge and discuss and defend research findings both verbally and in writing to academic and professional audiences
• Conduct a research study 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	$2,384.00	$2,384.00	not applicable	$5,724.00

• 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.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CAM426 AND CAM427

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Student will undertake an individual research project. It is expected students will engage with the program and spend ~37.5 hours/wk working on their honours project over the course of the year. Regular workshops are run each year to ensure students understand the assessment requirements.
Assessment	NOTE 20% of the assessment weighting for this unit will be undertaken in CAM426 and CAM427 (20%)|Research seminar (20%)|Research thesis (60%)
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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