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BMH4210 · Advanced studies in biomedicine part-time A

Official Handbook

2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Faculty of Science

Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTC

Overview

BMH4210 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 BMH4210 that relates to the discipline area of their research project. Each module within the unit BMH4210 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 will also be required to critique a journal article, which is distinct from your research topic in BMH4110, in written or oral format.

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 does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Advanced discipline theory workWritten40%
2Advanced technical trainingPortfolio60%

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 scientific literature in the discipline area of research;
  2. Apply knowledge of current methodologies and concepts to appraise scientific literature in the discipline area;
  3. Apply analytical and data analysis techniques relevant to the discipline area of research;
  4. 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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