BMS3940 Major research project in biomedical science
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS3940 Major research project in biomedical science is a level 3, 24-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 576 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS3940
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMS3940
No unit lists BMS3940 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to work in an active research laboratory to complete a substantial research project in an area of Biomedical Sciences.
The research project may be undertaken within any of the themes of the Biomedicine Discovery Institute, or in an affiliated clinical school. The unit convenor and supervisor must approve the project topic at the time of enrolment.
In completing this unit, you will undertake experimental work to obtain data which will then be analysed and presented via both oral presentations and written reports.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Oral report - Preliminary (15 minutes)Presentation10%
- Oral report - Final (15 minutes)Presentation10%
- Preliminary report (2,000 words)Written10%
- Final report (8,000 words)Written50%
- Laboratory skills assessmentProject20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify relevant published scientific literature and critically analyse and evaluate the content in the context of the research project
- 2
Apply knowledge of experimental design with regard to ethical and safety regulations
- 3
Demonstrate expertise in research methods relevant to the area of research
- 4
Use appropriate data collection and analysis software to collect and analyse data
- 5
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of research procedures, results and outcomes
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate research findings and how these fit with current knowledge
- 7
Effectively present research plans and findings orally and via an extended written report
- 8
Communicate appropriately and effectively with supervisors, laboratory staff and other research students
Workload and teaching
On-campus: Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 576 hours per semester (48 hours/week) typically comprising a mixture of laboratory experimental work, consultation with supervisor, participation in lab meetings and independent study.
Independent study may include associated readings, data analysis and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Christopher Thompson
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Shae-Lee Cox
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS3940?
BMS3940 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BMS3940 offered?
In 2026, BMS3940 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is BMS3940?
The handbook expects about 576 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BMS3940 have an exam?
No. BMS3940 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.