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 2026 in Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 36
- Offered in 2026
- Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS4300
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BMS4300
1 unit list BMS4300 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code: 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.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- Research report (7,000 words)Written70%
- Reflective portfolio (1,000 words)Portfolio10%
- Literature Review (2,000 words)Written10%
- Seminars (15 minutes)Presentation10%
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
Critically review and synthesise the relevant literature in the field.
- 2
Articulate a gap in existing knowledge or evidence and develop critical, creative and innovative solutions to address the research problem.
- 3
Explain the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project.
- 4
Apply advanced knowledge and technical skills including theoretical, experimental and computational approaches as appropriate for the field of research.
- 5
Design and analyse an appropriate set of studies.
- 6
Demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner.
- 7
Demonstrate ethical, professional and personal responsibility and behaviours consistent with good research practice and professional codes of practice.
- 8
Communicate ideas and results perceptively and effectively to professional audiences in oral and written formats.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mark Del Borgo
- Chrishan Samuel
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mark Del Borgo
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS4300?
None, but you must take BMS4200 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 2026, BMS4300 runs in Full year at Clayton.
Does BMS4300 have an exam?
No. BMS4300 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
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