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BMS4200 · Advanced studies in biomedical science
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit aims to develop analytical abilities and communication skills, as well as provide you with advanced knowledge in specific areas of Biomedical Science. You will undertake a module of statistics relevant to scientific hypothesis testing and provide a written critique of a scientific article. You will also undertake a component of work within your selected discipline that is unrelated to your specific research component and involves some level of advanced theoretical training. You may commence at the beginning of either first or second semester.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester to First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | 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 | Statistics and data analysis (50 MCQs and assignment-SAQs) | Written | 40% | — |
| 2 | Discipline specific assessments (Critical literature analysis-2,500 words or 15 mins of Q+As) | Portfolio | 60% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- Critically review the scientific literature in their discipline;
- Explain the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project;
- Recognise the breadth of statistical tests and their applicability to common research methodologies;
- Apply simple statistical tests.
Workload
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tutorials | 9 hours |
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