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BMH4200 · Advanced studies in biomedicine
2027 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4Faculty of Science
Overview
BMH4200 year aims to develop analytic abilities and critical thinking skills as well as provide you with advanced knowledge in specific areas of Biomedical Science. You will choose to undertake one of the five modules within BMH4200 that relates to the discipline area of your research project. Each module within the unit BMH4200 will include common coursework activities and a common assessment regime. You will attend a lecture/seminar series and will undertake technical training on data analysis and interpretation relating to the discipline area. You are also required to critique a journal article, which is distinct from your research topic in BMH4100, in written or oral format.
Areas of study: Anatomy and developmental biology Biochemistry Human pathology Immunology Microbiology Pharmacology Physiology
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | Second semester to First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | Full year | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Full year | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester to First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Medical Centre | Second semester to First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Medical Centre | Full year | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced discipline theory work | Written | 40% | — |
| 2 | Advanced technical training | Portfolio | 60% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
corequisite
COREQUISITE: BMH4100
BMH4100Learning outcomes
- Critically review scientific literature in the discipline area of research;
- Apply knowledge of current methodologies and concepts to appraise scientific literature in the discipline area;
- Apply analytical and data analysis techniques relevant to the discipline area of research;
- Effectively communicate concepts in the discipline area of research both in writing and orally.
Workload
To be advised by Honours coordinator
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