The course is a specific research project under the supervision of a research scientist at ANU or at an affiliated research institute. Students identify a supervisor after discussion with the course convener.
It may be performed in a research laboratory or involve field or library research under the supervision of a research scientist.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Plan and engage in an independent investigation of a chosen research topic supervised by an academic
- Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts from the literature, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
- Understand and apply relevant research techniques and methods including data collection and analysis
- Communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
Other Information
Eligibility:
Enrolment in this course is dependent upon the availability of a suitable supervisor and must be approved by the course convener.
An average of 70% or above in relevant BIOL courses will be required to enrol in this course. Please fill in the application form and submit the completed form electronically via the permission to enrol portal
Indicative Assessment
- A written report on the research project (75) [LO 2,4]
- Seminar (20) [LO 2,4]
- Research project notebook (5) [LO 1,3]
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Workload
This can be taken as a variable unit depending on the conceptual difficulty and research orientation as arranged between the student, convenor and supervisor before enrolling. The research project will normally be completed within the semester of enrolment.Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Biology Teaching and Learning Centre to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Will depend on the topic of the research project.
Assumed Knowledge
Undergraduate courses relevant to the area of biology research proposed. An average of 70% or above in relevant BIOL courses will be required to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $780 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1120 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2694 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | View |
| 2695 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7674 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |
| 7675 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |