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BRM5021 · Biotechnology research project
2026 Handbook48 credit pointsLevel 5Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit covers theoretical and methodological aspects of research, develop analytic, research and communication skills, as well as provide you with advanced knowledge in biotechnology/ biotechnology-related research. You will undertake a supervised research project of a publishable standard that aims to provide training in both discipline specific and generic research skills and form the basis of a research thesis presented at the end of the year.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Full year | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Full year | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester to First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Second semester to 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 | Literature review (4000 words) | Written | 10% | — |
| 2 | Oral presentation | Presentation | 15% | — |
| 3 | Poster (Size A0) | Artefact | 10% | — |
| 4 | Thesis (15,000 words) | Written | 50% | — |
| 5 | Thesis defence | Presentation | 15% | — |
| 6 | Progress report | Written | 0% | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
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
- Develop and refine a research question capable of being investigated using the scientific method
- Propose and justify the selection of an appropriate research methodology
- Create a rigorous and feasible research proposal, including a protocol that includes data collection methods and participant recruitment procedures.
- Prepare an application for approval by the relevant ethics committee/s (if appropriate).
- Explain and apply the moral, ethical and legal principles of scientific research (including applying the principles of academic integrity).
- Design and conduct an appropriate literature search strategy
- Critically evaluate and analyse the literature collected through the search strategy
- Synthesise the relevant literature in relation to the research question.
- Collect data in accordance with the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of scientific investigation.
- Organise, analyse and interpret data, using appropriate statistical tests where appropriate.
- Interpret the data collected and evaluate its significance in relation to the existing literature.
- Generate defensible conclusions based upon the significance of the research findings.
- Communicate research findings to an audience of peers.
Workload
40 contact and private study hours per week (30 contact hours with supervisor/lab members and 10 hours of independent study) Please refer to Moodle for additional details.
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