UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

BMS4300 Biomedical science industry research project

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

BMS4300 Biomedical science industry research project is a level 4, 36-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
36
Offered in 2027
Full year
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

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Requisites

After BMS4300

1 unit list BMS4300 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in M3702, S3701 or S3002.

For M3702 - Prerequisite: A distinction level average in 24 credit points at third year level, including at least 12 credit points in 3rd year BMS units.
For courses S3701 & S3002 students must be enrolled in the Pharmacology Honours discipline and obtain permission from the Chief Examiner.

Overview

You will undertake a supervised placement within an industry setting. You will use the industry placement to inform development of a research question within the field, and conduct research to address this question.  

As part of the unit you will present seminars on your research, culminating in a final research report. This placement will help you develop and consolidate your workplace skills.

Candidates may only commence the Honours year at the beginning of the first semester.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Full yearClaytonImmersive

Assessment

  • Research report (7,000 words)Written
    70%
  • Reflective portfolio (1,000 words)Portfolio
    10%
  • Literature Review (2,000 words)Written
    10%
  • Seminars (15 minutes)Presentation
    10%

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. 1

    Critically review and synthesise the relevant literature in the field.

  2. 2

    Articulate a gap in existing knowledge or evidence and develop critical, creative and innovative solutions to address the research problem.

  3. 3

    Explain the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project.

  4. 4

    Apply advanced knowledge and technical skills including theoretical, experimental and computational approaches as appropriate for the field of research.

  5. 5

    Design and analyse an appropriate set of studies.

  6. 6

    Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner.

  7. 7

    Demonstrate ethical, professional and personal responsibility and behaviours consistent with good research practice and professional codes of practice.

  8. 8

    Communicate ideas and results perceptively and effectively to professional audiences in oral and written formats.

Where it fits

BMS4300 is part of 1 area of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Mark Del Borgo
Unit Coordinators
Chrishan Samuel
Dr Mark Del Borgo

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BMS4300?

None, but you must take BMS4200 or BMH4200 before or alongside it.

What can I take after BMS4300?

BMS4300 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including BMS4200.

When is BMS4300 offered?

In 2027, BMS4300 runs in Full year at Clayton.

Does BMS4300 have an exam?

No. BMS4300 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include BMS4300?

BMS4300 is part of Pharmacology.

More details

Credit points
36
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Biomedical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.750
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20262027