BMS4100 Biomedical science research project
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS4100 Biomedical science research project is a level 4, 36-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 36
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before BMS4100
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMS4100
1 unit list BMS4100 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: A distinction level average in 24 credit points at third year level, including at least 12 points in 3rd year BMS units.
Overview
You will undertake a supervised research project involving research of a publishable standard which forms the basis of a thesis presented at the end of the year. As part of the unit you will present seminars on your research, and are trained in advanced scientific techniques. You will take part in an oral review of the thesis report. Candidates may commence the Honours year at the beginning of either the first or second semester.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Literature reviewWritten10%
- SeminarsPresentation10%
- Research reportWrittenThreshold hurdle80%
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
Be able to critically review the scientific literature in their discipline;
- 2
Understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;
- 3
Be able to execute and analyse an appropriate set of studies;
- 4
Be proficient in computer-based data acquisition, analysis, presentation, and word processing;
- 5
Be able to write up scientific work in a potentially publishable way;
- 6
Show communication skills in both oral and written presentation to a scientific audience;
- 7
Have acquired a range of technical skills appropriate to their discipline;
- 8
Have the capability to perform a variety of scientific procedures and techniques that are essential to the satisfactory completion and reporting of a research project;
- 9
Have the ability to pursue higher studies in selected disciplines of biomedical science; and
- 10
Have gained insight into the breadth and diversity of the biomedical sciences.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Nicholas Price
- Associate Professor Jessica Borger
- Associate Professor Stuart McDonald
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Timothy Cole
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS4100?
BMS4100 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMS4100?
BMS4100 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BMS4200. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is BMS4100 offered?
In 2027, BMS4100 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Does BMS4100 have an exam?
No. BMS4100 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.