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Bachelor of Research - Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Research |
Abbreviation: | BRes |
UOW Course Code: | 382 |
CRICOS Code: | 091517F |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Bachelor of Research degree offers a specialisation in Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Medical and Health Science and comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects.
Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing and be able to enroll in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit point thesis.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Research may be eligible to apply for credit towards the Master of Research. For more information please see Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Use well-developed judgement and knowledge to analyse, critically evaluate and interpret advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, and research methods, in an identified discipline area. | ||||||
| 2 | Develop a project plan based on a well-developed understanding of, and reflection on, existing discipline knowledge and ideas and in the context of methodological limitations, privacy issues and the ethical conduct of research. | ||||||
| 3 | With creativity and initiative, plan a project using theoretical and technical knowledge and research methods applicable to the identified discipline area. | ||||||
| 4 | With autonomy, adaptability and responsibility as a learner, analyse, generate and communicate solutions to complex problems through the design and implementation of a project plan. | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate advanced knowledge, expert skills and ideas to a range of audiences through application of advanced cognitive, technical and language (oral and written) communication skills and careful selection of appropriate media. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Research, a candidate must successfully complete at least 48 credit points, as specified in the chosen area of study.
Areas of Study
The majors available for the BRes from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health are Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Medical and Health Science.
Biological Sciences
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH403 | BRes Research Proposal | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL405 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn |
| Plus 24 credit points from subject options listed below | |||
| SMAH404 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH402 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| Plus, up to 12cp of 300 level discipline specific subjects | |||
| OR | |||
| Other 400 level subjects from the General Schedule | |||
| OR | |||
| Other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Medical and Health Science
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH403 | BRes Research Proposal | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| MEDI405 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn |
| Plus 24 credit points from subject options listed below | |||
| SMAH404 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH402 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| Plus, up to 12cp of 300 level discipline specific subjects | |||
| OR | |||
| Other 400 level subjects from the General Schedule | |||
| OR | |||
| Other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Earth and Environmental Sciences
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH402 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH403 | BRes Research Proposal | 6 | Spring |
| EESC405 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn |
| Plus 24 credit points from subject options listed below | |||
| SMAH404 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Spring |
| SMAH402 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Spring |
| Plus, up to 12cp of 300 level discipline specific subjects | |||
| OR | |||
| Other 400 level subjects from the General Schedule | |||
| OR | |||
| Other subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au