Advanced Research Techniques

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 5002
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Course ID
201909
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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
Biological Sciences
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Nan Hao
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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 equips students with essential laboratory skills for a career in biomedical biotechnology research and industry. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the scientific method and experimental design, applying cutting-edge technologies. The course emphasises hands-on learning and practical application of platform technologies, complementing the theoretical foundations covered in the accompanying course, Advanced Research Platforms.

  • Synthetic Biology – Engineering Biology for New Functions 
  • Protein Engineering and Analysis – From Expression to detection 

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of current biomedical research platforms to the design of laboratory experiments.
  • Interpret and analyse experimental data from specific biomedical research platforms
  • Communicate scientific concepts, research findings and their significance for society, both individually and through collaboration.
  • Apply essential practical skills in the field of biomedical science, including principles of reagent preparation and good laboratory practice (GLP).

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 56154
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
25 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 11:10am - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
8 Sep - 8 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
20 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 11:10am - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
3 Nov - 3 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
Class number
Class number 56153
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 90
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
Notes:
Available to Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced); Master of Science (Biotechnology) or Graduate Certificate in Science (Biotechnology) students only.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course