Designed to be useful, relevant and user-friendly, this guide will provide you with access to a range of key library and information resources to aid your studies/research in Biomedical Sciences. You can navigate this guide using the tabs across the top:
Journals & Databases Books Referencing & Writing Multimedia Resources Postgrad Research Websites
The majority of the print Biomedical Sciences resources can be found in the Health Sciences Library located opposite Dunedin Hospital in the Sayers Building and in the Science Library on Cumberland Street.
For further assistance with your research, please feel free to make an appointment to see the Biomedical Sciences Subject Librarian - Christy Ballard
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (with Honours) students study in the following areas:
These subject guides are useful for Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (with Honours) students:
Before you start searching the databases, it helps to take time to plan your search.
Step 1: Clearly define the topic or research question
Step 2: Divide the topic or question into separate key concepts
Step 3: Select alternative search terms and synonyms for each concept
Step 4: Consider using text word symbols such as truncation and "phrase searching"
Step 5: Select search terms to combine using Boolean logic - AND, OR, NOT
Step 6: Select relevant databases via the Library homepage or your Subject Guide
Step 7: When searching a database look for subject heading options
Step 8: Run text word searches to complement subject heading searches
Step 9: Review the results and modify your search strategy as required
