The Research Project unit of study is an individual program of supervised research in which the student, in consultation with the supervisor, designs, conducts and disseminates the outcomes of a specific project. Research placements enable students to undertake a structured work experience program as an integral part of their degree course. Gaining practical experience in their chosen field enables students to test interest and ability in these areas.

Unit details

Location:
St Albans
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
HBM3105

Prerequisites

HBM3101 - Research Methods

RBM2133 - Cell and Molecular Biology or

RBM2800 - Cardiorespiratory and Renal Physiology

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Design, conduct and manage a biomedical/work-based research project;  
  2. Work independently or part of a team with minimal supervision on a work-based or laboratory project, and demonstrate time management and project-related organisational skills;  
  3. Articulate and justify research questions/project objectives and methods;  
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in writing a research/work-based project final report, including a rationale and a summary of strengths and limitations;  
  5. Demonstrate proficiency in disseminating derived research/workplace findings to peers and the VU Biomedical community.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Presentation Oral (10 mins + 5 mins questions) 15%
Practicum Supervisor assessment of laboratory skills 15%
Research Thesis Minor written thesis (4000 words) 70%
The Research Project will be assessed by: the minor written thesis (70%) of 4000 words due at the end of semester; an oral presentation (10 mins + 5 mins question time) due towards the end of semester during a research seminar organised by the unit coordinator (15%); and the supervisor's assessment of research competence, based upon the student's contributions to the project design and completion (15%).

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As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course.

You can choose to study this unit as part of the following courses. Refer to the course page for information on how to structure your course to include this unit.

Course Study as part of
Bachelor of Biomedical Science Applied Research - Discipline Minor
Bachelor of Health Science Indigenous Health - Major

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