James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

BM4000 - Biomedical Science Honours Part 1 of 2

Two intakes per year, one in Study Period 1 and one in Study Period 2.

Subject Description

This subject is for students wishing to undertake research in Biomedical Sciences. Available to suitably qualified graduates from any science based disciplines. Please contact the Honours coordinator regarding this subject.

Learning Outcomes

• design and implement a research investigation
• evaluate the recent relevant literature and critically analyse and review
• present research findings to a mixed audience

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Thesis/dissertation - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

This subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain. You must achieve >50% overall in order to pass.

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