Advanced Research Platforms

Postgraduate | 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
PHYS 5000
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Course ID
201908
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Biological Sciences
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Course level
1
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 is designed to familiarise students with major research platforms in biomedical biotechnology research. Covering essential topics such as genomics, proteomics, antibody engineering, flow cytometry, and genome editing, the course bridges theoretical knowledge with its application to real-world scenarios. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analysing experimental data and interpreting the scientific literature. The course prepares learners for advanced studies and careers in biotechnology and is delivered alongside the complementary course: Advanced Research Techniques, which exposes students to the practical use of platform technologies. 

  • Dna Platforms
  • Protein Platforma
  • Cell And Imaging Platforms

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of current and key biomedical research platforms to real life scenarios and experimental data
  • Identify and interpret appropriate sources of information relating to biomedical science
  • Effectively communicate the principles and processes of key research platforms in biomedical biotechnology, both individually and through collaboration
  • Reflect on the relevance of biomedical science to the Biotechnology industry and career opportunities

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 26253
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
Class number
Class number 26252
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21
7 May - 28 May Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-21
Class number
Class number 26251
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 216
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 216
8 May - 29 May Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 216
Class number
Class number 27290
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
7 May - 28 May Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
Class number
Class number 26254
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 108
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 2 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20
16 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20
13 Apr - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20
4 May - 25 May Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, SG20

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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