MEDS40006 Advanced Medical Research

University of Melbourne · Level 4 · 25 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Winter.

Is MEDS40006 hard?

MEDS40006: About average. A graduate subject, so it isn't on the easy and hard lists; this is how it compares with Bachelor of Science's subjects. Makes it easier: Final exam only 30%. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task, 8 assessment tasks, 11 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Medical Science Honours block: biostatistics, research proposals, turning evidence into clinical practice, and the ethics of research.

After it you can

What you need first

MEDS40007

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 15%, Assignments 45%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 30%

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Quick answers

When is MEDS40006 offered?
Runs in 2026: Summer, Winter.
What do I need before taking MEDS40006?
Needs MEDS40007.
Does MEDS40006 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 15%, Assignments 45%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 30%.
How many class hours a week does MEDS40006 have?
11 h a week in class
Can I take MEDS40006 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate MEDS40006?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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