MSM5003 Experimental neurobiology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MSM5003 Experimental neurobiology is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MSM5003
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MSM5003
No unit lists MSM5003 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
Overview
This unit explores the principles and methodologies of experimental neurobiology, focusing on the application of advanced biotechnological techniques in understanding the nervous system. You will explore the fundamental concepts of neurobiology, including the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, neural signalling, synaptic plasticity, and neurogenetics. You will engage in theoretical learning complemented by practical laboratory sessions to develop skills in experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation within the context of neurobiology research.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory practical assessment (written report 1,500 - 2,000 words)Written30%
- Data analysis and interpretation (written report 1,500 - 2,000 words)Exercise30%
- Critical review/journal club (20-minute Poster presentation)Presentation40%
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
Describe the fundamentals of neurobiology and its experimental techniques
- 2
Analyse and interpret experimental data in neurobiology
- 3
Critically evaluate current advancements and research literature in neurobiology
- 4
Demonstrate neurobiological laboratory skills through experimental techniques
- 5
Communicate scientific findings on experimental neurobiology through oral and written formats
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Workshops32 hours
- Practical activities16 hours
Teacher-Directed Learning: 6 hours per week
Lectures: 2 hours per week
Practicals: 2 hour per week
Group Projects/Workshops: 2 hours per week
Student-Directed Learning: 6 hours per week
Private Study: 3 hours per week (for lecture review and preparation)
Project Work: 3 hours per week (for assignments, case studies, and group projects)Total Weekly Hours: 12 hours per week
On-Campus Breakdown
Lectures: 2 hours per week (teacher-directed)
Group Projects/Workshops: 2 hours per week (teacher-directed)
Private Study: 3 hours per week (student-directed)
Project Work: 3 hours per week (student-directed)
Total: 12 hours per week (6 hours teacher-directed + 6 hours student-directed)
Off-Campus Breakdown
Online Lectures/Seminars: As scheduled, typically 3 hours per week (teacher-directed)
Preparation and Study for Online Lectures: 3 hours per week (student-directed)
Project Work (Group Projects/Case Studies): 3 hours per week (student-directed)
Independent Research and Analysis: 3 hours per week (student-directed)
Total: 12 hours per week (6 hours teacher-directed + 6 hours student-directed)
Please refer to Moodle for additional details.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Yatinesh Kumari Singh
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Premdass Ramdas
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MSM5003?
MSM5003 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MSM5003 offered?
In 2026, MSM5003 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is MSM5003?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MSM5003 have an exam?
No. MSM5003 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences Malaysia
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027