Current Topics in Medical Research

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
MDST 3009
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Course ID
204236
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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
Pascal Duijf
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with exposure to ‘real life' current medical research and opportunities in the field. Evaluation of scientific literature, project planning and scientific communication. Development of research questions.

Course learning outcomes

  • Communicate scientific knowledge competently using appropriate terminology and language.
  • Appraise new research methods and approaches.
  • Select and critically evaluate scientific literature.
  • Synthesise knowledge by engaging in scientific discourse with the scientific community and research literature.

Availability

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

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30048
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S111
Class number
Class number 30049
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-33

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of BIOL2030 Genetics/BIOL2039 Genes to Proteins

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MEDI3014 Current Topics in Medical Research at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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