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BMS5006 · Cardiovascular biology and disease
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is part of the Master of Biomedical and Health Sciences. It aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of emerging concepts on the function of the cardiovascular system in health and in disease. The pathophysiological changes in disease will be highlighted to provide a contextual basis for discussion of the range of approaches and methods used in cardiovascular science. You will evaluate and review relevant research literature to further explore specific areas of cardiovascular science from the cellular level though to integrative physiology and pharmacology, including the whole animal, and present and/or critique topical research articles and cardiovascular case studies in both oral and written forms.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First 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 | Poster presentation | Artefact | 20% | — |
| 2 | Literature review (2,000 words) | Written | 25% | — |
| 3 | Editorial (2,000 words) | Written | 25% | — |
| 4 | Abstract describing analysis of experimental findings (750 words) | Written | 20% | — |
| 5 | Online quiz | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
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
- Analyse pathological mechanisms involved in specific cardiovascular diseases.
- Source, integrate and critically evaluate the scientific literature to address a defined problem relating to cardiovascular science.
- Analyse, interpret and present data from a range of experiment types and discuss this in the context of current scientific literature.
- Analyse contemporary research and theoretical issues in key areas of cardiovascular science, including epidemiological aspects.
- Evaluate a range of research tools and paradigms used within different domains of cardiovascular research, encompassing cellular through to in vivo through to the population.
- Effectively communicate complex concepts and scientific content in written or oral formats.
Workload
On-campus: 6 hours of contact per week, including lecture and workshop time. Off-campus: 6 hours of private study time.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Practical activities | 2 hours |
| Workshops | 72 hours |
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