Year
2016
Units
18
Prerequisites
1 Admission into HBSC-Bachelor of Science (Honours)
1a Admission into HBMS-Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))
Enrolment not permitted
MMED7002C has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Completed either BSc, BMS, BEH, BHS or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Faculty Board.
Course context
Class contact is a negotiated program that is ongoing and determined by the nature of the student's project
Assessment
Assignment; Project; Seminar
Topic description
The work for the topic comprises the following, which must all be presented for assessment in a single year, or may be taken on a part-time basis over two consecutive years.

  • a research project leading to the submission of a thesis (55% of total marks)

  • coursework or other written assignments (30% of total marks). Candidates will be required to submit an essay and research proposal or, where appropriate, to take topics offered in the School of Medicine or elsewhere

  • seminars - each studentis required to present a brief proposal for the project and one progress seminar during the year. In addition, there is a 45 minute final seminar which is assessed (15% of total marks). Also students will be expected to attend relevant seminar series in the School.

Educational aims
To be advised
Expected learning outcomes
To be advised