Year
2017
Units
9
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
MMED7002D 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
Project
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