Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
2 x 1-hour lectures weekly
4 x 3-hour workshop-1s per semester
6 x 1-hour workshop-2s per semester
1 x 1-hour laboratory-3 per semester
2 x 2-hour laboratory-2s per semester
2 x 3-hour laboratory-1s per semester
1 x 4-hour oral viva per semester
4 x 3-hour workshop-1s per semester
6 x 1-hour workshop-2s per semester
1 x 1-hour laboratory-3 per semester
2 x 2-hour laboratory-2s per semester
2 x 3-hour laboratory-1s per semester
1 x 4-hour oral viva per semester
Prerequisites
18 units of topics
Enrolment not permitted
MDSC2101 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
This topic assumes that students will have completed the 1st year of Bachelor of Medical Science or Bachelor of Clinical Science and have some knowledge of chemistry, molecular biology and human physiology and anatomy.
Assessment
Assignments; Examination 50%
Topic description
Skills for Medical Scientists 2 provides a detailed look at the techniques used in biomedical research. It introduces students to a variety of methods, tools and approaches used in biomedical research. It involves students in critical appraisal and presentation of scientific evidence. This topic also includes a 1.5 unit statistical module which will enable students to identify the appropriate statistical methods for specific areas of medical research. The topic also introduces students to some of the opportunities available in biomedical research.
Educational aims
The aims of the topic are to:
- Introduce students to some of the methodological approaches required for some of the current high priority areas of biomedical research.
- Introduce students to standard statistical analyses which are routinely encountered in biomedical research.
- Gain the understanding of the role of biomedical research in clinical practice and modern society.
- Provide opportunities for critical appraisal and presentation of scientific evidence.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Describe some of the high priority areas of biomedical research, its purpose, limitations, and significance for human health.
- Understand the role of various methodological approaches needed to conduct biomedical research to address current medical problems.
- Identify and implement relevant statistical analyses using modern computing software.
- Understand the role that medical science play in clinical practice and modern society.
- Synthesise scientific information and be able to communicate in a scientific manner to others both individually or as part of a team.
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2017 are no longer published.
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