BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine
Faculty of Science
BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton and Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton, Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMH4200
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMH4200
1 unit list BMH4200 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PROHIBITION: BCH4200, BMS4200, DEV4200, IMB4200, MIC4200, PHA4200, PHY4200
PREREQUISITE: Enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Anatomy and developmental biology, Biochemistry, Human pathology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology or Physiology
COREQUISITE: BMH4100
Overview
BMH4200 year aims to develop analytic abilities and critical thinking skills as well as provide you with advanced knowledge in specific areas of Biomedical Science. You will choose to undertake one of the five modules within BMH4200 that relates to the discipline area of your research project. Each module within the unit BMH4200 will include common coursework activities and a common assessment regime. You will attend a lecture/seminar series and will undertake technical training on data analysis and interpretation relating to the discipline area. You are also required to critique a journal article, which is distinct from your research topic in BMH4100, in written or oral format.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester to First semester | Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | On campus |
Assessment
- Advanced discipline theory workWritten40%
- Advanced technical trainingPortfolio60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically review scientific literature in the discipline area of research;
- 2
Apply knowledge of current methodologies and concepts to appraise scientific literature in the discipline area;
- 3
Apply analytical and data analysis techniques relevant to the discipline area of research;
- 4
Effectively communicate concepts in the discipline area of research both in writing and orally.
Workload and teaching
To be advised by Honours coordinator
Where it fits
BMH4200 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2024 handbook.
- ANDEVBIO04Core unitsAnatomy and developmental biologyNo reviews yet
- BIOCHEM04Core unitsBiochemistryNo reviews yet
- HUMPATH04Core unitsHuman pathologyNo reviews yet
- IMMUNOL04Core unitsImmunologyNo reviews yet
- MICROBIO04Core unitsMicrobiologyNo reviews yet
- PHARMAC04Core unitsPharmacologyNo reviews yet
- PHYSIOL04Core unitsPhysiologyNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jack Mayhew
- Associate Professor Michelle Dunstone
- Professor Jane Bourke
- Associate Professor Margaret Hibbs
- Professor John Boyce
- Associate Professor Ross Dickins
- Associate Professor Nicholas Price
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Timothy Cole
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMH4200?
BMH4200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMH4200?
BMH4200 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BMH4100.
When is BMH4200 offered?
In 2024, BMH4200 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton and Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital.
Does BMH4200 have an exam?
No. BMH4200 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BMH4200?
BMH4200 is part of Anatomy and developmental biology; Biochemistry; Human pathology; Immunology; and Microbiology, and 2 other areas of study.