BMS4200 Advanced studies in biomedical science
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS4200 Advanced studies in biomedical science is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS4200
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMS4200
No unit lists BMS4200 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: A distinction level average in 24 points at third year level, including at least 12 points in 3rd year BMS units.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit aims to develop analytical abilities and communication skills, as well as provide students with advanced knowledge in specific areas of Biomedical Science. Students will undertake a module of statistics relevant to scientific hypothesis testing and provide a written critique of a scientific article. Students will also undertake a component of work within their selected discipline that is unrelated to their specific research component and involves some level of advanced theoretical training. Candidates may commence at the beginning of either first or second semester.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Statistical test30%
- Written critique30%
- Discipline specific componentThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically review the scientific literature in their discipline;
- 2
Explain the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;
- 3
Recognise the breadth of statistical tests and their applicability to common research methodologies;
- 4
Apply simple statistical tests.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures14 hours
- Laboratories14 hours
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Timothy Cole
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Timothy Cole
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS4200?
BMS4200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BMS4200 offered?
In 2020, BMS4200 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Does BMS4200 have an exam?
No. BMS4200 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.