UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

BRM5021 Biotechnology research project

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

BRM5021 Biotechnology research project is a level 5, 48-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
48
Offered in 2023
Semester 2, Full year
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
6 tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before BRM5021

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After BRM5021

No unit lists BRM5021 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisites: Master of Biotechnology students only (M6030)

Pre-requisites: BRM5011, BRM5014, GEN5010, BRM5012, BRM5015, BRM5013, BMS5007 and one of the following units: BEX5114, BEX5120, BEX5411 or BEX5413.

In order to be eligible for the research project, you need to have an average of at least 70% in your core biotechnology studies (Part A) and a successful research project application.

Overview

The unit covers theoretical and methodological aspects of research, develop analytic, research and communication skills, as well as provide students with advanced knowledge in biotechnology/ biotechnology-related research.

You will undertake a supervised research project of a publishable standard that aims to provide training in both discipline specific and generic research skills and form the basis of a research thesis presented at the end of the year.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semester to First semesterClaytonOn campus
Full yearClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Literature review (4000 words)
    10%
  • Oral presentation
    15%
  • Poster (Size A0)
    10%
  • Thesis (15,000 words)
    50%
  • Thesis defence
    15%
  • Progress reportCompetency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Develop and refine a research question capable of being investigated using the scientific method

  2. 2

    Propose and justify the selection of an appropriate research methodology 

  3. 3

    Create a rigorous and feasible research proposal, including a protocol that includes data collection methods and participant recruitment procedures. 

  4. 4

    Prepare an application for approval by the relevant ethics committee/s (if appropriate). 

  5. 5

    Explain and apply the moral, ethical and legal principles of scientific research (including applying the principles of academic integrity).

  6. 6

    Design and conduct an appropriate literature search strategy

  7. 7

    Critically evaluate and analyse the literature collected through the search strategy

  8. 8

    Synthesise the relevant literature in relation to the research question.

  9. 9

    Collect data in accordance with the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of scientific investigation.

  10. 10

    Organise, analyse and interpret data, using appropriate statistical tests where appropriate.

  11. 11

    Interpret the data collected and evaluate its significance in relation to the existing literature.

  12. 12

    Generate defensible conclusions based upon the significance of the research findings.

  13. 13

    Communicate research findings to an audience of peers.

Workload and teaching

40 contact and private study hours per week (30 contact hours with supervisor/lab members and 10 hours of independent study)

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Giuseppe Lucarelli
Professor Graham Lieschke
Dr Chau Khuong
Chief Examiners
Professor Graham Lieschke

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BRM5021?

BRM5021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is BRM5021 offered?

In 2023, BRM5021 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.

Does BRM5021 have an exam?

No. BRM5021 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
48
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
1.000
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available