BMED13-127: Research Project B

Description

This capstone subject enables students to conduct "real-world" research in the biomedical sciences. Under the supervision of an active research academic, students will plan, execute and report on a research project chosen from a variety of topics. This research is spread across two semesters (Research Project A and Research Project B).

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: BMED13-127
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • January 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $4,600.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,260.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Locate, evaluate and critique biomedical scientific literature
  2. Identify relevant gaps in current knowledge, formulate pertinent research questions and identify appropriate research methods to answer these questions
  3. Design, plan and execute a small contained research project to the standard required to produce rigorous outcomes
  4. Explain the regulatory framework and requirements for the ethical conduct of animal and human research
  5. Interpret and evaluate the results obtained from such investigations, and choose appropriate biostatistical techniques to analyse data
  6. Demonstrate and apply research communication skills including written report writing,oral presentation skills and model good laboratory practice.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 20/07/2025
    Semester start: 15/09/2025
    Subject start: 15/09/2025
    Last enrolment: 28/09/2025
    Teaching census: 10/10/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
    Semester start: 19/01/2026
    Subject start: 19/01/2026
    Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
    Teaching census: 13/02/2026
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
    Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
Semester start: 20/01/2025
Subject start: 20/01/2025
Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025