BMH4220 Advanced studies in biomedicine part-time B
Faculty of Science
BMH4220 Advanced studies in biomedicine part-time B is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMH4220
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMH4220
1 unit list BMH4220 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of anatomy and developmental biology, biochemistry, human pathology, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology or physiology
COREQUISITE: BMH4120
PROHIBITION: BCH4220, BMS4200, DEV4220, IMB4220, MIC4220, PHA4220, PHY4220
Overview
BMH4220 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 BMH4220 that relates to the discipline area of their research project. Each module within the unit BMH4220 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 will also be required to critique a journal article, which is distinct from their research topic in BMH4120, in written or oral format.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | 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
BMH4220 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Michelle Dunstone
- Associate Professor Margaret Hibbs
- Associate Professor Tracy Heng
- Professor John Boyce
- Professor Jane Bourke
- Associate Professor Nicholas Price
- Associate Professor Ross Dickins
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Timothy Cole
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMH4220?
BMH4220 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMH4220?
BMH4220 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BMH4120.
When is BMH4220 offered?
In 2025, BMH4220 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Does BMH4220 have an exam?
No. BMH4220 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BMH4220?
BMH4220 is part of Biochemistry and Microbiology.