Research Elective Project

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BIOL 3026
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Course ID
203041
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tim Barnes
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide a research or industry related experience that broadens the student's perspective and develops a vocational focus towards a career specialty of interest to the student. Completion of either a placement within a relevant industry/institution or an industry focused research project undertaken under the supervision of an academic member of staff.

Course learning outcomes

  • Work independently and/or within a team within a Pharmaceutical/BioMedical/Science Industry/Research Laboratory setting
  • Demonstrate ethical and safe work practices.
  • Interact with professionals within the Industry.
  • Produce high quality written reports and seminar presentations.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 54505
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-04
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H2-04
Class number
Class number 54506
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 21 Aug Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-45
6 Nov - 6 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-45

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of BIOL3025 Human Ecology and Global Change/BIOL3029 Genomics and Bioinformatics/BIOL4003 Biochemistry of Human Metabolism/MDST3009 Current Topics in Medical Research/NUTR1002 Future Foods (UniSA)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BIOL3031 Research Elective Project at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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