HUP3990 Human pathology in action research project
Faculty of Science
HUP3990 Human pathology in action research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before HUP3990
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After HUP3990
No unit lists HUP3990 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Permission from the unit coordinator or head of department. 12 credit points of study in the discipline area (or related discipline) at level 2 and a grade point average of at least 70 over 24 credit points in relevant units at level 2 or 3.
Overview
This unit provides high achieving students a structured research project in Human pathology supervised by academic and/or clinical researchers within, or associated with, the Central Clinical School. The research project is selected from a list of projects available at the beginning of the semester from the Central Clinical School. You will learn skills in research design, implementation, data analysis and interpretation. In addition, you will develop skills in scientific communication through written assignments, reports and oral presentations based on their project.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | On campus |
| First semester | Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | On campus |
| Second semester | Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessment Task 1: Progress report - Satisfactory / Non satisfactoryDemonstration-
- Assessment Task 2: Seminar 1Presentation10%
- Assessment Task 3: Literature reviewWritten10%
- Assessment Task 4: Seminar 2Presentation10%
- Assessment Task 5: Final written reportWrittenThreshold hurdle50%
- Assessment Task 6: Assessment of laboratory / research workDemonstration20%
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
Undertake a research project with regard to ethical and safety regulations;
- 2
Demonstrate technical skills in experimental methods and the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data using methods relevant to the discipline of pathology;
- 3
Communicate appropriately and effectively with supervisors, laboratory staff and students;
- 4
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experimental procedures, results and outcomes;
- 5
Identify relevant published scientific literature and critically analyse and evaluate the content in the context of the discipline of pathology;
- 6
Construct written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments7 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 12 contact hours per week and
- 2 three-hour assessments per semester
You will work within research laboratories over the course of the semester, working on part of a small project within the laboratory. You will work within the laboratory designing and/or executing experiments, collecting and analysing data, and presenting your findings in a minor thesis and oral presentation
Where it fits
HUP3990 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Nicola Harris
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Mark Wright
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HUP3990?
HUP3990 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is HUP3990 offered?
In 2026, HUP3990 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital.
Does HUP3990 have an exam?
No. HUP3990 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include HUP3990?
HUP3990 is part of Human pathology and Immunology.