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Unit Overview

Description

This unit covers all aspects of research ethics and design that is integral to research. Students also explore the clinical/scientific rationale for their thesis project.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate advanced knowledge in responsible conduct of research in the biomedical sciences; (2) develop a rationale for their research project; (3) demonstrate advanced knowledge of good clinical practice; (4) demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in research design and statistical analysis; and (5) apply chemistry fundamentals in a laboratory setting.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: successful completion of the Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research course, Good Clinical Practice course, Chemistry for Researchers module, Research Design and Statistical Analysis module and written research project rationale. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the successful completion of the Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research course, Good Clinical Practice course, Chemistry for Researchers module, Research Design and Statistical Analysis module and written research project rationale component.

This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Lynette Fernandes
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
HON-BIOMS Medical Research (ID 974)
Co-requisites
BMED4001 Literature Review and Research Proposal in Biomedical Sciences
and BMED4002 Research Communication in Biomedical Science Part 1
and BMED4003 Thesis 1
Contact hours
meetings with supervisor: 1 hour per week
lectures: 8 x 1 hours
online interactive videos: 2 x 1 hour
online courses: 2 x 12 hours
online module Chemistry for Researchers: 1 x 6 hours
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.