BIOL2004

BIOL2004: Research Skills for Biomedical Sciences

Health Sciences

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About this Unit

In this unit, students will continue their journey to becoming biomedical science researchers gaining introductory skills and practical experience enabling them to understand how to apply research methods to evaluate the body of evidence in biomedicine. The unit will commence with an introduction to scientific methods, where practical experience in the development of research questions, research ethics, regulatory consideration, and risk management will be undertaken. This will be complemented by further development of skills in scientific reading and writing, where students will learn how to identify and critically review literature and write scientifically for disparate audience. The art of critical thinking, data analysis and presentation skills will also be introduced. Students will be exposed to authentic research activities and will begin to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours5 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Medical School (1826)

Field of Education010900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

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Tuition Pattern

PBL presentation of research topics1 x 2 hours weekly
WIL1 x 3 hours weekly

Prerequisites

Prerequisites group 1Select One

BH-ADVBSCv4Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours)Concurrent
B-BIOMEDv2Bachelor of Biomedical SciencesConcurrent

Prerequisites group 2Select One

BIOL1004v2Foundations of Bioscience Practice

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