Advanced Biological Sciences

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 4001
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Course ID
205416
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Biological Sciences
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to develop advanced knowledge in biological science, and to develop the skills required for the practice of independent scientific research. It complements the Honours Biological Sciences Project course to provide professional development training relevant for a career in the chosen discipline, or for further study along a research training pathway. 

  • Journal Club
  • Written – Technical Report or Research Proposal 
  • Viva - Technical Report or Research Proposal 

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluates, summarises, and integrates scientific literature clearly within the field of biological sciences.
  • Communicate scientific research in varied forms for diverse audiences.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in BIOL4002 Honours Biological Sciences Project

Antirequisite(s)

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Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Other resources

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Genetics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Evolutionary Biology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Ecology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Evolutionary Biology and Palaeontology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Microbiology and Immunology
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Marine and Wildlife Conservation
Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Biotechnology