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 2026 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
48
Offered in 2026
Semester 2, Full year
Clayton, Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
6 tasks

This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisites: Master of Biotechnology students only (M6030)

Pre-requisites:

For students following the Clayton structure: A grade of 70% in (BRM5011, BRM5014, GEN5010, BRM5012, BRM5015, BRM5013, BMS5007 and  GNA5010) and one of the following units (BEX5114, BEX5120, BEX5411 or BEX5413)

For students following the Malaysian structure: A grade of 70% in BRM5011, BRM5012, BRM5013, BRM5014, BRM5015, MSM5001, MSM5002 and MGM5260

Overview

The unit covers theoretical and methodological aspects of research, develop analytic, research and communication skills, as well as provide you 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 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semester to First semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semester to First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Full yearClaytonOn campus
Full yearMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Literature review (4000 words)Written
    10%
  • Oral presentationPresentation
    15%
  • Poster (Size A0)Artefact
    10%
  • Thesis (15,000 words)Written
    50%
  • Thesis defencePresentation
    15%
  • Progress reportWrittenCompetency hurdle
    -

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

    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)

Please refer to Moodle for additional details.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Professor Graham Lieschke
Dr Premdass Ramdas
Unit Coordinators
Dr B Saatheeyavaane Bhuvanendran Pillai
Professor Graham Lieschke
Dr Giuseppe Lucarelli

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BRM5021?

BRM5021 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is BRM5021 offered?

In 2026, BRM5021 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton and Malaysia.

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