BRM5015 Biotechnology research studies
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BRM5015 Biotechnology research studies is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Suzhou (SEU) and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU), Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BRM5015
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BRM5015
No unit lists BRM5015 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in M6030
Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for Master of Biotechnology students to undertake laboratory work with a research group in a biotechnology/biotechnology related field. You will be allocated to research groups by the unit coordinator, where you will learn essential laboratory skills by performing experiments under the supervision of experienced researchers. You will also be required to attend a series of workshops on research methodologies, experimental design, ethics application, statistical analyses, literature review and scientific communication.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Group oral presentation (1,500 words equivalent)Presentation20%
- Research proposal (1,500 words)Written20%
- Supervisor reportDemonstration20%
- Workshop exercises (equivalent to 2,500 words)Exercise40%
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
Conduct laboratory-based experiments in accordance with ethical and safety regulations
- 2
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills in a research context
- 3
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experimental procedures, results and outcomes
- 4
Identify, interpret and critically evaluate relevant published scientific literature
- 5
Explain and apply the methodologies of scientific research (e.g. research question and hypothesis formulation, experimental design, statistical analysis)
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Please refer to Moodle for additional details.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Chau Khuong
- Dr Giuseppe Lucarelli
- Thomas Wu
- Dr Premdass Ramdas
- Dr B Saatheeyavaane Bhuvanendran Pillai
- Chief Examiners
- Muhammad Khan
- Dr Chau Khuong
- Dr Premdass Ramdas
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BRM5015?
BRM5015 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BRM5015 offered?
In 2026, BRM5015 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, Suzhou (SEU) and Malaysia.
Does BRM5015 have an exam?
No. BRM5015 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.