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BMS5005 · Regenerative medicine and stem cells
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The aim of this unit is to introduce and develop your understanding of multiple stem cell types, incorporating both historical and current research and clinical/commercial perspectives. Four major themes will be presented: i) Embryonic stem (ES) and induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells ii) adult stem cells iii) cancer stem cells iv) clinical and commercial applications. Topics within these major themes will cover both research and clinical/commercial aspects. The practical component of this unit will present you with the opportunity to interact with leading researchers in the stem cell and regenerative medicine fields, explore the important ethical issues associated with stem cell research, and apply your knowledge to prepare a funding proposal focused on a stem cell project, as well as a major report encompassing all major aspects of the unit.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | 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 | Journal Club style presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 2 | Human ethics application (1,000 words) | Written | 20% | — |
| 3 | Grant application (1,500 words) | Written | 20% | — |
| 4 | Major written report (3,000 words) | Written | 50% | — |
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
- Identify, evaluate and effectively communicate key concepts and results and their implications from high impact recent publications in the field of stem cell and regenerative medicine research;
- Prepare a cohesive human ethics application covering a project focussed on research using human materials or for human clinical applications;
- Evaluate key future research directions for stem cell and regenerative medicine research, and develop scientific, clinical and/or commercial arguments to underpin funding applications;
- Identify, evaluate and justify appropriate approaches for stem cell-based therapeutics for specific disease states.
Workload
Lecture: 2 hours per week Workshop: 2 hours per week and 2 hours of teacher-directed study per week. Over the Semester an average of an additional 6 hours of private study per week will be required
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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