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HUP3990 · Human pathology in action research project
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Science
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit provides high achieving students a structured research project in Human pathology supervised by academic and/or clinical researchers within, or associated with, the Central Clinical School. The research project is selected from a list of projects available at the beginning of the semester from the Central Clinical School. You will learn skills in research design, implementation, data analysis and interpretation. In addition, you will develop skills in scientific communication through written assignments, reports and oral presentations based on their project.
Areas of study: Human pathology Immunology
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Monash Medical School - Alfred Hospital | Summer semester A | 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 | Assessment Task 1: Progress report - Satisfactory / Non satisfactory | Demonstration | 0% | — |
| 2 | Assessment Task 2: Seminar 1 | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 3 | Assessment Task 3: Literature review | Written | 10% | — |
| 4 | Assessment Task 4: Seminar 2 | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 5 | Assessment Task 5: Final written report | Written | 50% | Threshold |
| 6 | Assessment Task 6: Assessment of laboratory / research work | Demonstration | 20% | — |
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
- Undertake a research project with regard to ethical and safety regulations;
- Demonstrate technical skills in experimental methods and the ability to collect, analyse and interpret data using methods relevant to the discipline of pathology;
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with supervisors, laboratory staff and students;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of experimental procedures, results and outcomes;
- Identify relevant published scientific literature and critically analyse and evaluate the content in the context of the discipline of pathology;
- Construct written reports.
Workload
• 12 contact hours per week and • 2 three-hour assessments per semester
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 7 hours |
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