Advanced Biological Sciences

Undergraduate | 2026

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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
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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.

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
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 59335
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Available to B. Science (Hons) and B. Science (Advanced) (Hons) students only.

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29669
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Notes:
Available to B. Science (Hons) and B. Science (Advanced) (Hons) students only.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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