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Overview

The course covers essential skills needed in biological research and subsequent employment. Principal topics covered include presentation skills (written, oral, and audiovisual including computer-aided presentations), database and library usage, information retrieval and usage of major computer packages as well as more specific research skills which may be tailored to particular … For more content click the Read More button below. Note: Required for enrolment in this course: enrolment in a postgraduate research program in a biological discipline within UNSW, or completion of requirements for Honours in Biology or other discipline area.

The course covers essential skills needed in biological research and subsequent employment. Principal topics covered include presentation skills (written, oral, and audiovisual including computer-aided presentations), database and library usage, information retrieval and usage of major computer packages as well as more specific research skills which may be tailored to particular interest groups. The course must be taken by all commencing postgraduate students in the School of Biological Science unless they have already passed BEES4511.

Note: Required for enrolment in this course: enrolment in a postgraduate research program in a biological discipline within UNSW, or completion of requirements for Honours in Biology or other discipline area.

Conditions for Enrolment

Excluded: BEES4511

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Course Outline

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1191
Domestic Students	$3900
International Students	$5580

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Essential Skills for Research Students (Post-Graduate Students Only)

BEES9011

6 Units of Credit