Brain and Mind Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences
(GradCertBMSc) KG019
Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences
(GradDipBMSc) KF057
Master of Brain and Mind Sciences
(MBMSc) KC089
Master of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry
(MBMScPsychiatry) KC090
| Course | Credit points for award | Duration full-time | Duration part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| GradCertBMSc | 24 | not available |
1 to 3 years |
| GradDipBMSc | 36 | 1 year | 1.5 to 3 years |
| MBMSc | 48 | 1 year | 2 to 6 years |
| MBMScPsychiatry | 72 | not available | 3 to 7 years |
Overview
The Brain and Mind Sciences program strongly promotes the idea of interdisciplinary research, broadening the scope of investigation to address disease areas of the brain and mind rather than disparate biomedical disciplines. It is the link between basic and clinical research that is particularly promoted by the Brain & Mind Research Institute. This provides a unique opportunity for students to have access to specialised training and will equip them with a valuable understanding of interdisciplinary research, open opportunities for future research collaborations, as well as refining specific skills and methodology in mental health research and clinical service provision. For example, in the search to ameliorate dementia, whether the postgraduate student is scientific or clinical, they will receive core training exposing them to the connection between basic laboratory research in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and prion disease; access to human imaging facilities for research to better understand active processes within the brain; clinical neuropsychological principles and interventions in degenerative dementias such as cognitive behavioural therapy and the clinical treatment of movement disorders.
Outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences will be able to:
- identify, explain and contrast principles and methods of the brain and mind sciences;
- apply the basic knowledge, principles and methods to problems of professional practice (research and/or clinical);
- demonstrate the skills and attitudes to engage in interdisciplinary research and/or clinical practice;
- demonstrate specific skills in the use of relevant procedures, technologies and techniques in relation to research investigation, clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of brain and mind disorders;
- demonstrate the skills and attitudes to exhibit initiative and self-reliance in critically evaluating and synthesising ideas and information related to the units; and
- make evidence-based decisions and recommendations in research and/or clinical practice.
Graduates of the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry will be able to display the following attributes:
- Application of the academic knowledge, clinical skills and professional attitudes required in the provision of patient care across the life span in hospital, community, urban, rural and remote settings, and with regard to indigenous issues.
- Effective facilitation of the doctor patient relationship, enabling patient centred care through shared decision making and effective interactions with patients, families, caregivers and other professionals.
- Working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team of expert health professionals for the provision of optimal patient care, education and research in brain and mind health.
- Ability to critically evaluate principles and methods of the brain and mind sciences, and make evidence based decisions and recommendations in research and clinical practice.
- Understanding the principles of health service management and their role as professionals in leadership and supervision, resource allocation and quality improvement.
- Identifying and responding to the needs of those suffering from brain and mind disorders through advocacy and promoting public health policy change.
Commitment to ongoing learning and the creation, critical appraisal, dissemination and translation of scientific knowledge to clinical application in neurosciences and mental health. - Demonstration of specific skills in the use of relevant procedures, technologies and techniques in relation to clinical research investigation, clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of brain and mind disorders.
Degree Resolutions
Sydney Medical School resolutions and the printed handbook are the official statement of Faculty policy. The resolutions contained in the printed handbook are accurate as at November 2010. If a conflict is perceived between the content of the printed handbook and information available elsewhere, Sydney Medical School resolutions and the information available in the handbook online shall always take precedence. See the handbook online website:
http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/handbooks_admin/medicine.shtml.
See the Policy Online website: http://sydney.edu.au/policy, for copies of University policies.
Master of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| KG019 | Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences |
| KF057 | Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences |
| KC089 | Master of Brain and Mind Sciences |
| KC090 | Master of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry |
2 Attendance pattern
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The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice, except for the Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences and Master of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry, which are part time only.
3 Master's type
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The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's courses, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
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Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
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Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
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a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from an Australian university or an equivalent qualification.
6 Requirements for award
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The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Brain and Mind Sciences.
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To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points of core units of study.
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To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences, a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, including:
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To qualify for the award of the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences, a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
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To qualify for the award of the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry, a candidate must successfully complete 72 credit points, including:
7 Transitional provisions
Table of Units of Study: Brain and Mind Sciences
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Core Units |
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| BMRI5001 Hist, Phil & Ethics of Brain & Mind Sci |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| BMRI5002 Pre-clinical Brain and Mind Sciences |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| BMRI5003 Applied Brain and Mind Sciences |
6 | P BMRI5002 |
Semester 2 |
| BMRI5004 Clinical Brain and Mind Sciences |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Elective Units |
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| BMRI5005 Clinical Assessment in Brain & Mind Sci |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BMRI5006 Cognitive Therapies in Brain & Mind Sci. |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| BMRI5007 Neuropsychology |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| BMRI5010 Brain and Mind Disorders in Childhood |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| BMRI5011 Brain and Mind Disorders in Youth |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| BMRI5012 Brain & Mind Disorders Related to Ageing |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| BMRI5013 Applied Neuropsychopharmacology |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| BMRI5017 Genetic Principles of Neural Development |
6 | Semester 2 |
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Research Units |
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| BMRI5020 Research Inquiry |
6 | P BMRI5021 or MEDF5005 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| BMRI5021 Research Design |
6 | N BMRI5022, MEDF5005 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BMRI5022 Research Inquiry and Design |
12 | N BMRI5020, BMRI5021 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BMRI5023 Research Activity 1 |
6 | A To be determined by the supervisor. Note: Department permission required for enrolment Student needs to be nominated by an approved supervisor for admission into this unit of study. This unit of study provides laboratory experience within an area of need as determined by the supervisor. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| BMRI5024 Research Activity 2 |
6 | A To be determined by the supervisor. Note: Department permission required for enrolment Student needs to be nominated by an approved supervisor for admission into this unit of study. This unit of study provides laboratory experience within an area of need as determined by the supervisor. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Further enquiries
Student and Academic Coordinator
Phone: +61 2 9114 4048
Fax: + 61 2 9114 4055
Email:
Website: http://sydney.edu.au/bmri/teaching
Pattern of Enrolment for the Master of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry
The Masters of Brain and Mind Sciences in Psychiatry has been designed to meet the RANZCP Basic Training Curriculum Requirements. The sequence of units ensures content is covered in a logical progression.
Academic year 1 semester 1
| Teaching period 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| BMRI5002 Pre-clinical Brain and Mind Sciences |
6 |
| BMRI5005 Clinical Assessment in Brain & Mind Sci | 6 |
Academic year 1 semester 2
| Teaching period 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| BMRI5003 Applied Brain and Mind Sciences |
6 |
| BMRI5004 Clinical Brain and Mind Sciences | 6 |
Academic year 2 semester 1
| Teaching period 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| BMRI5009 Psychosocial Interventions and Service |
6 |
| BMRI5013 Applied Neuropsychopharmacology | 6 |
Academic year 2 semester 2
| Teaching period 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| BMRI5010 Brain and Mind Disorders in Childhood |
6 |
| BMRI5011 Brain and Mind Disorders in Youth | 6 |
Academic year 3 semester 1
| Teaching period 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points | Assumed knowledge |
|---|---|---|
| BMRI5012 Brain & Mind Disorders Related to Ageing |
6 | |
| BMRI5021 Research Design | 6 |
Academic year 3 semester 2
| Teaching period 1 UoS code and name |
Credit points |
|---|---|
| BMRI5008 Clinical Leadership and Management |
6 |
| BMRI5020 Research Inquiry | 6 |
Unit of Study Descriptions for 2011
BMRI5001 Hist, Phil & Ethics of Brain & Mind Sci
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Max Bennett Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x 2 hour lecture per week Assessment: 3x online questionnaires (30%), 2x discussion board assignments (20%), 1x 3000 word essay (40%), participation (10%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
The history and philosophy section of this core unit examines the conceptual foundations of cognitive neuroscience in the context of animals' psychological abilities. These foundations are constituted by the relationships among the psychological concepts involved in investigations into the neural underpinnings of human cognitive, affective and volitional capacities. Within this unit of study students will examine historically significant cases where concepts were misconstrued, or misapplied, or stretched beyond their defining conditions of application. Findings of neurophysiological research will be presented in an original and unfamiliar light that involves exploring the relationship between the mind and the brain. This is essential to the further study of brain and mind sciences.
The ethics section of this core unit examines the ethical considerations that arise from the rapid pace of research that has led to new ways of understanding brain function. New treatments for brain disorders are on the horizon and imaging technology now allows us to see the brain in action. Such progress will lead to a multitude of ethical, legal and social challenges. Students will identify key ethical, legal and social aspects of brain research in an attempt to develop protocols that address potentially problematic areas.
The ethics section of this core unit examines the ethical considerations that arise from the rapid pace of research that has led to new ways of understanding brain function. New treatments for brain disorders are on the horizon and imaging technology now allows us to see the brain in action. Such progress will lead to a multitude of ethical, legal and social challenges. Students will identify key ethical, legal and social aspects of brain research in an attempt to develop protocols that address potentially problematic areas.
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BMRI5002 Pre-clinical Brain and Mind Sciences
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Vladimir Balcar Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x 2 hour face-to-face classes per week Assessment: 3x online questionnaires (45%), e-tivities and participation (15%), final exam (40%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
This unit of study is aimed at helping students to gain an understanding of general principles according to which the central nervous system is built. It will then focus on selected structures and functions and will examine their possible relationship in health and disease. The unit of study will focus on: neurobiology, genetics of brain and mind sciences, neuroanatomy and neural function. This introductory unit of study will provide a foundation for advanced learning in other units of study, and is a perquisite for the unit of study BMRI 5003.
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BMRI5003 Applied Brain and Mind Sciences
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Tim Lambert Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x 2 hour face-to-face classes per week Prerequisites: BMRI5002 Assessment: e-tivitites and participation (10%), 1x case studies written assignment (20%), 2x online questionnaires (40%), participant conference (30%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
Building on the BMRI 5002 unit of study, Applied Brain and Mind Sciences examines translational and clinical aspects of brain and mind sciences. These areas include structural and functional neuroimaging (PET, MRI, MRspectroscopy, fMRI), comparative neuropathology, and approaches to neuropharmacology, psychopharmocology, and neuropsychiatry. The unit will also look at a number of common brain and mind disorders which occur in childhood, adolescence and older age. This unit of study will provide a foundation for advanced learning in other units of study.
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BMRI5004 Clinical Brain and Mind Sciences
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Ian Hickie Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x 2 hour face-to-face classe per week Assessment: 1x literature review (30%), 2x case study evaluations (40%), online participation and class attendance (30%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
This Unit of Study is designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of how genetic and environmental risk factors affect the developing nervous system to generate the clinical symptoms of a disordered mind. Students will learn to use new tools to understand which specific environmental factors occurring at specific points along the genetic and developmental course, have the capacity to result in perturbations of central nervous system function.
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BMRI5005 Clinical Assessment in Brain & Mind Sci
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Tim Lambert Session: Semester 1 Classes: One 2 hour face to face class per week Assessment: 4 x MCQ (40%), 2 x Case Studies or 1 x Clinical Based Studies (40%), Participation and Attendance (20%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study provides psychiatry trainees with an opportunity to develop effective clinical interview and assessment techniques. This unit will provide training in general assessment and history taking, specific issues surrounding child assessment, old age assessment and family assessment, the impact of comorbidities, and specific issues related to indigenous peoples. The unit will also address crisis and emergency assessment including tele-medicine assessment, joint assessment with GP's and e-health assessment.
BMRI5006 Cognitive Therapies in Brain & Mind Sci.
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Prof James Bennett-Levy Session: Semester 2 Classes: Block/intensive mode 3 days 9am - 5pm, online participation Assessment: Online participation (20%), 1x 2000 word submission (40%), 1x oral presentation (40%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
In this unit students will learn about the theoretical underpinnings of the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) formulation of mental health disorders, and the rationale for core CBT interventions for these patients. Students will also learn the most effective ways to address mental health disorders from a CBT perspective, focusing on formulation, structure, technique and process. A range of best practice CBT skills will also be covered, along with some of the common elements (underlying themes/ processes and treatment strategies) for mental health disorders.
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BMRI5007 Neuropsychology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Wayne Reid Session: Semester 1 Classes: Face-to-face evening classes, 1 hr lecture + 1 hr tutorial x 13 weeks Assessment: 1x 3000 word essay (55%), 3x short case studies (45%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) Evening
This postgraduate elective course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of Neuropsychology and will provide the foundation for those students who may wish to go on to do a Masters or PhD in Neuropsychology. The course will give an overview of how Neuropsychology developed to become an integral part of Clinical Neuroscience, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Medicine. The content is designed to give a working knowledge of brain behavior relationships and how neurological and psychiatric disorders affect cognition and behavior and the methods used to assess such changes.
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BMRI5010 Brain and Mind Disorders in Childhood
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Tim Lambert Session: Semester 2 Classes: Block/intensive mode 3 days 9am - 5pm, 3x clinics, 1x library session Assessment: Online participation (10%), 3x Case studies (90%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
In this course students will study development of children across various levels of biopsychosocial function and across the age span from conception to adolescence. Key genetic, environmental and interactive contributions to brain development will be studied. This will include an understanding of some of the important developmental pathologies affecting children such as autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive and learning impairments, illustrated by conditions such as Down, Williams and Fragile X syndrome and ADHD. The Unit will also provide an understanding of the neuroscience basis of high prevalence conditions in childhood including disruptive disorders, anxiety and depression.
In addition, the Unit will address the development of interaction of the infant and child with others, including key issues in family development.
The key approach of the unit of study will be to provide students with the capacity to understand child and family psychopathology from the molecular level to the societal.
In addition, the Unit will address the development of interaction of the infant and child with others, including key issues in family development.
The key approach of the unit of study will be to provide students with the capacity to understand child and family psychopathology from the molecular level to the societal.
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BMRI5011 Brain and Mind Disorders in Youth
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Elizabeth Scott Session: Semester 2 Classes: Block/intensive mode 3 days 9am - 5pm, 1x Field experience, online participation Assessment: 3x case studies (60%), 2x online discussion forum assessment (40%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
The brain undergoes significant changes during the adolescent period. These changes underpin the development of adult-like emotional regulation, thought processes, identity and interpersonal skills. Brain maturation is reflected by a movement from more immature and childlike cognitive process and impulsive behaviour towards more mature and sophisticated behaviour, cognitive processes and mood regulation. This progression in maturation is dependant on the continuing active development of the underlying brain structures, particularly those in the frontal and temporal lobes. Investigating these underlying brain processes is critical to our understanding of the development of adult psychiatric disorder. The implications of these neurobiological processes are profound and will assist in the understanding and management of the emerging adolescent as well as the established adult psychopathology.
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BMRI5012 Brain & Mind Disorders Related to Ageing
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Wayne Reid and Associate Professor Sharon Naismith Session: Semester 1 Classes: Block/intensive mode 3 days 9am - 5pm, online participation Assessment: 1x essay (55%), 3x short case studies (45%) Campus: Camperdown/Darlington Mode of delivery: Block Mode
This postgraduate elective course intends to provide a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of disorders of the brain and mind related to ageing. It will focus on the neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric processes, which are commonly seen within the elderly population. The unit will encompass an understanding of the pathophysiology underlying the clinical presentation of these conditions. Students will develop a familiarity of the neurological, neuropsychological, neuropsychiatric, neuroimaging aspects of these diseases and how they relate to clinical and research applications. This will provide students with an understanding of the common assessment methods and management of patients with these conditions. This unit will also provide the foundation for those students wishing to undertake a Masters or PhD in the areas of ageing brain disease and clinical neuroscience.
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BMRI5013 Applied Neuropsychopharmacology
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Timothy Lambert Session: Semester 1 Classes: Block/intensive mode 3 days 9am - 5pm, online participation Assessment: participation and online activities (20%), 1x 3000 word essay (50%), oral presentation (30%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
This elective will focus on the applied clinical neuropsychopharmacology of the major global mental disorders. The course will link aspects of basic preclinical science to clinical therapeutics with an emphasis on the psychotic and mood disorders (Anxiety, neuropsychiatric, geriatric, and developmental disorders will receive less attention). Potential linkages between neurotransmitters and brain circuitry (neuroimaging and histology) and phenomenology and behaviour will be stressed. Heuristic models of understanding the actions and the mechanisms (both positive and negative) of key treatment agents will extend from this. In addition the role of pharmacogenomics, ethnicity, and the potential for personalised treatments will be discussed. The aim of the course is to have participants acquire a solid scientific background to understanding how therapeutic agents may be used in clinical situations and to understand gaps in the evidence base that might be filled by further preclinical, clinical and translational research.
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BMRI5017 Genetic Principles of Neural Development
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Silke Rinkwitz and Professor Thomas Becker Session: Semester 2 Classes: Block/intensive mode 3 days 9am - 5pm, online participation Assessment: 1x online peer review (20%), 1x written submission (40%), 1x oral presentation (40%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
This unit is an introduction into vertebrate nervous system development, showing similarities between mammals and lower vertebrates and explaining evolutionary conserved genetic control programs. We will introduce vertebrate brain model systems and address cell type specification, neuronal migration, differentiation, axonal outgrowth and synaptogenesis in the central nervous system, looking at the genes involved in these processes. This unit will address basic gene regulatory control and signaling cascades (transcription factors, morphogens, etc.) as well as morphogenesis in the developing brain and spinal cord - genetic control of patterning processes.
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BMRI5020 Research Inquiry
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Macdonald Christie, Associate Professor Nick Glozier Session: Semester 2 Classes: Block/intensive mode 4 days 9am-1pm, intensive online participation Prerequisites: BMRI5021 or MEDF5005 Assessment: 2x written assignments (60%), 1 x oral presentation (40%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The two research units of study, BMRI5021 Research Design and BMRI5020 Research Inquiry, act as capstone experience for students undertaking the Masters program. Students will need to draw on what they have learnt throughout the duration of the course, and implement their knowledge and skills to engage in a number of research activities. BMRI5021 Research Design is a prequisite for the unit BMRI5020 Research Inquiry. This unit of study assists students in developing research inquiry skills, and will act as a capstone experience. The focal point of this unit will be for students to develop critical skills surrounding the creation and analysis of systematic reviews. There are two assessments for this unit of study. The first is a critique of two journal articles, one science orientated paper and one clinical. The second assessment will involve students developing, presenting and writing up a systematic review plan.
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BMRI5021 Research Design
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Macdonald Christie, Associate Professor Nick Glozier Session: Semester 1 Classes: Block/intensive mode 2 days 9am-1pm, intensive online participation Prohibitions: BMRI5022, MEDF5005 Assessment: 1 x Research Proposal (70%), 1x oral presentation (30%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
The two research units of study, BMRI5020 Research Design and BMRI5021 Research Inquiry, act as capstone experience for students undertaking the Masters program. Students will need to draw on what they have learnt throughout the duration of the course, and implement their knowledge and skills to engage in a number of research activities. BMRI5020 Research Design is a prequisite for the unit BMRI5021 Research Inquiry. This unit of study assists students in developing research design skills, and will act as a capstone experience. It will be conducted in a subspecialty area that is proposed by the student and supported within the institute. The focal point of this unit will be on the key steps involved in developing a research proposal. Key methods of data collection are investigated, and students are provided with opportunities to engage with theoretical and practical issues relevant to the design and implementation of research. There are two assessments for this unit of study. The first is partaking in a participant conference, where students present their research proposals to their peers and seek feedback. Following this presentation, students will submit a written proposal for their area of research.
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BMRI5022 Research Inquiry and Design
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Macdonald Christie, Associate Professor Nick Glozier Session: Semester 1 Classes: Block/intensive mode 5 days 9am-1pm, intensive online participation Prohibitions: BMRI5020, BMRI5021 Assessment: 3 x written assignments (70%), 2 x oral presentations (30%) Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Block Mode
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit of study acts as a capstone experience. Students will undertake the units of study BMRI5021 Research Design and BMRI5020 Research Inquiry as a 12 credit point research unit over one semester.
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BMRI5023 Research Activity 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Tim Lambert Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Full time practical x 13 weeks Assumed knowledge: To be determined by the supervisor. Assessment: To be negotiated by the approved supervisor and the nominated student, to be approved by unit of study coordinator Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Field Experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Student needs to be nominated by an approved supervisor for admission into this unit of study.
This unit of study provides laboratory experience within an area of need as determined by the supervisor.
This unit of study will assist students in developing their practical research skills. An approved supervisor must nominate students for admission into this unit of study, based on an area of need within the supervisor's lab. The supervisor and student will develop a learning contract designed to meet the specific learning requirements of the nominated student in order to enhance their skills. The learning contract should include an outline of the research objectives and the type of work activities involved, details of the specific training tasks to be undertaken throughout the unit of study, the location of the activities, details of the research duration and timeframes for the various tasks to be conducted, a skills audit (including English language skills) that assesses the person's existing skills and identifies their training needs, details of all supervisors, how the agreed learning outcomes will be monitored throughout the unit of study and how these outcomes will be assessed at the completion of the unit of study.
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BMRI5024 Research Activity 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Tim Lambert Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Full time practical x 13 weeks Assumed knowledge: To be determined by the supervisor. Assessment: To be negotiated by the approved supervisor and the nominated student, to be approved by unit of study coordinator Campus: Mallett Street Mode of delivery: Field Experience
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Note: Student needs to be nominated by an approved supervisor for admission into this unit of study.
This unit of study provides laboratory experience within an area of need as determined by the supervisor.
This unit of study will assist students in developing their practical research skills. An approved supervisor must nominate students for admission into this unit of study, based on an area of need within the supervisor's lab. The supervisor and student will develop a learning contract designed to meet the specific learning requirements of the nominated student in order to enhance their skills. The learning contract should include an outline of the research objectives and the type of work activities involved, details of the specific training tasks to be undertaken throughout the unit of study, the location of the activities, details of the research duration and timeframes for the various tasks to be conducted, a skills audit (including English language skills) that assesses the person's existing skills and identifies their training needs, details of all supervisors, how the agreed learning outcomes will be monitored throughout the unit of study and how these outcomes will be assessed at the completion of the unit of study.
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