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MEDN8004 Translational Medicine Project

MEDN8004 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By John Curtin School of Medical Research
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Medical Science
Offered in Second Semester, 2011, Spring Session, 2011, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, and Spring Session, 2012
Unit Value Range 6 units to 24 units
Course Description

The course will consist of a research project relevant to the student's coursework. It may be conducted in collaboration with an employer or other business or government body or it may be a basic biomedical science or clinical research project. The details of the project will be negotiated between the student, the supervisors and the convener of the course.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to

a. integrate principles, skills and knowledge from earlier courses in a practical environment;

b. have a broader understanding of problems, issues and considerations in translational medicine

Indicative Assessment

80% thesis; 20% seminar

Workload

It is expected that the student will spend at least 60 hours on the research project at times negotiated between student, supervisor and course convenor.

Course Classification(s) AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Requisite Statement

Undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences, or MBBS, or combination of undergraduate degree and relevant work experience

Recommended Courses

Knowledge and experience in medical or clinical sciences, allied health or health policy and administration.

Consent Required Consent is required prior to enrolling in this course.
Technology Requirements

standard IT and library access

Academic Contact anna.cowan@anu.edu.au

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