HUBS4401C
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
The Honours Program provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in specialised areas of biomedical science and provides an introduction to research.The courses together comprise a program of approved supervised research.Candidates present a project report in the form of a thesis. The project report is also presented and defended orally. Candidates are required to submit an assignment on an approved topic and to attend seminars.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Carry out original research under supervision of a member of the academic staff.
2. Review of the literature relevant to the research specialty and an area outside the research specialty
3. Present both written and oral summaries of the research program
Content
Course content will be determined by agreement of student and supervising member of staff and approval by the Bachelor of Biomedical Science Honours Committee.
Requisite
Students must be active in the Bachelor of Biomedical science (Honours) [10988] or Bachelor of Medical science (Honours) [12389].
Assumed knowledge
Completion of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program, completion of the first 3 years of the Bachelor of Medical Science, or equivalent.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Literature Review
Presentation: Project Plan
Thesis: Thesis and oral thesis defence
Presentation: Oral presentation - final seminar
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- There will also be an Honours introduction, safety induction session (2hrs)& an Honours proposal presentation (30min)
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- There will also be an Honours introduction, safety induction session (2hrs)& an Honours proposal presentation (30min)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.