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BMSC5106: Biomedical Research Project A
2025 unit information
Undertaking the biomedical research project is your first step toward becoming an independent research scientist. You will be immersed in a research environment and work towards solving an important issue related to your area of specialization and in a field of interest to you. You will design and carry out experiments and communicate your findings through a thesis. Successfully completing the research project capstone will prepare you for undertaking higher degree research (e.g. a PhD) or a variety of careers in the medical sciences.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ICPU5001 or ICPU5002 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of relevant sources and identify knowledge gaps for investigation
- LO2. Develop a research question with creativity and lateral thinking
- LO3. Use appropriate methodologies to design investigations, and collect and analyse data to address a research question
- LO4. Communicate research methods, findings and implications in written form for a specialised audience
- LO5. Produce independent research that provide incremental or novel contributions to the field
- LO6. Identify, manage and respond to challenges in their research direction, and display intellectual growth and develop resilience
- LO7. Work with integrity in research environments using established ethical and regulatory frameworks
- LO8. Collaborate professionally and build rapport with other students and experts
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Supervision | Westmead, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2025
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Supervision | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Additional advice
BMSC5X01 plus 12 credit points of stream selective units must be successfully completed before enrolling in BMSC5106
