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BMH4120 · Biomedicine research project part-time B

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook18 credit pointsLevel 4Faculty of Science

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

You will undertake a supervised research project of a publishable standard. Honours year may commence at the beginning of either the first or second semester. You will research literature relevant to your topic, carry out a research project and present the results of your study in both written and oral form. Information about the research projects is available from the course coordinator and at information sessions held during the second semester of third year.

Areas of study: Anatomy and developmental biology Biochemistry Human pathology Immunology Microbiology Pharmacology Physiology

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond semester to First semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
ClaytonFull yearTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook publishes no assessment items for this unit yet.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

  1. Critically review the scientific literature that underpins the area of the research project;
  2. Undertake a supervised research project and contribute to project design and management;
  3. Apply appropriate laboratory techniques, research methodologies and data analysis methods to collect, interpret and report research findings;
  4. Effectively present research and findings orally showing a firm grasp of the area;
  5. Analyse research undertaken in the context of the discipline area and report findings in an extended written report.

Workload

To be advised by Honours coordinator

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