BP231 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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RMIT program code: BP231
Plan name: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Plan code: BP231P10
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Credit points per semester:
Full time: 48
Part time: 24
CRICOS code: 068159D

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2024 Enrolment Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following. Please note, all courses listed may not be available each semester.

   Year One of Program
 
AND   Year Two of Program
 
AND   Year Three of Program
 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 

You must complete a total of 288 credit points to successfully complete the program, as follows:

  • Year 1 - 7 Core Courses + 1 Core Option Courses OR 1 University Elective
  • Year 2 - 5 Core Courses + 2 Core Option Courses + 1 Option Course OR 1 Univeristy Elective
  • Year 3 - 2 Core Courses + 6 Option Courses. 

 

ENROLMENT LOAD 

Full-time study load is 48 credit points or Four (4) courses equivalent each semester. 
Part-time study load is 24 credit points, or Two (2) course equivalent each semester. 

 

PROGRAM TRANSITION
 
Your program may be subject to program transition. Please ensure you carefully read the program transition plan as outlined in the program handbook to understand how this may impact your progression. 

BP231P10 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science plan has been discontinued and will no longer accept new students from Semester 2 (2250) 2022. The plan will be taught out to current students until semester 2, 2026.

 

PROGRAM DISCONTINUATION  

The BP231P10 Bachelor of Biomedical Science program plan will be taught out to current students until Semester 2, 2026. If you are unable to complete your program by the end of 2026, you may consider applying to other programs within RMIT subject to entrance requirements. You may also consider applying to the new plan: BP231P23 Bachelor of Biomedical Science.


COURSE REQUISITES 

You are required to successfully complete relevant prerequisites in the program in order to progress to the next stage of your studies. Please ensure that you have met the necessary prerequisites by checking course guides. 


CONTACT STEM COLLEGE 
 
For any enquiries, please visit STEM College Student Lifecycle for contact information and support. 

  • Program and course advice and planning 
  • Flexible semester courses 
  • Enrolment variation 
  • Credit transfer applications and Recognition of prior learning 
  • Results, program completion and graduation 

 

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Year One of Program

Please Note: You will be required to purchase your own Personal Protective Equipment (including Laboratory Coats), as required for specific laboratory classes.

 

If you have not completed Year 1 of program courses before the start of Semester 1 2024, you must ensure you complete the replacement courses listed below. To add any of the courses below, please click “Class search” and enter the Subject Area (Letters) and Catalogue Nbr (Numbers).

 

  • BIOL2256 / 2257 Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics replaced by BIOL2531 Microbiology and Immunology
  • BIOL2272 Biology of the Cell replaced by BIOL2528 Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences
  • BIOL2320 Introduction to Biomedical Science replaced by OHTH4252 Communication and Professional Practice
  • BIOL2480 Introduction to Human Biosciences replaced by BIOL2529 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
  • CHEM1239 / 1240   Chemistry for Life Sciences replaced by CHEM1239 / 1240Chemistry for Food and Life Sciences (1 x Elective) 

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Chemistry for Food and Life Science 12 Yes CHEM1239 City Campus 1140 (STEM)
CHEM1240 Bundoora Campus 3167 (STEM)
Statistics and Epidemiology 12 Yes MATH1238 Bundoora Campus 1192 (STEM)
AND

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Introduction to Medical Biochemistry 12 Yes ONPS2423 Bundoora Campus 1507 (STEM)
Introduction to Human Biosciences 12 BIOL2480 Bundoora Campus 1487 (STEM) 1456 (STEM)
AND
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Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM 12 COSC2960 City Campus 1618 (STEM) 1592 (STEM)
COSC3094 Bundoora Campus 3556 (STEM) 3480 (STEM)
OR

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

University Elective
}
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

You must select 2 of Limb and Trunk Anatomy, Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Histology, Diagnostic Microbiology or Clinical Immunology. These courses are prerequisites for some third year options and this should be kept in mind when making decisions.

  • ONPS2563 Applied Pharmacology not available in 2024.

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 12 Yes BIOL1177 Bundoora Campus 1477 (STEM)
Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems 12 Yes BIOL2043 Bundoora Campus 1478 (STEM)
Developmental and Cell Biology 12 Yes BIOL2319 Bundoora Campus 1454 (STEM)
Clinical Biochemistry 1 12 Yes BIOL1181 Bundoora Campus 1450 (STEM)
Human Physiology 2: Body Systems 12 Yes BIOL2044 Bundoora Campus 1451 (STEM)
AND

Select and complete Two (2) Courses from:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Histology 12 ONPS2298 Bundoora Campus 1537 (STEM)
Clinical Immunology 12 ONPS2559 Bundoora Campus 1545 (STEM)
Diagnostic Microbiology 12 Yes BIOL2416 Bundoora Campus 1125 (STEM)
Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus 1452 (STEM)
Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology 12 Yes ONPS2032 Bundoora Campus 1534 (STEM)
AND
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Complete the following One (1) Course:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM 12 COSC2960 City Campus 1618 (STEM) 1592 (STEM)
COSC3094 Bundoora Campus 3556 (STEM) 3480 (STEM)
OR

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

University Elective
}
 
AND

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Year Three of Program

Students may be required to hold a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.  If required, this will be advised to students upon entry into the Program.  There are also Compliance requirements to be met which are clearly outlined in the Additional Information section:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/undergraduate-study/bachelor-degrees/bp231

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Cellular Communication 12 Yes BIOL2144 Bundoora Campus 1480 (STEM)
Practical Biomedical Sciences 12 Yes BIOL2357 Bundoora Campus 1455 (STEM)
AND

Select and complete Six (6) Courses from (not previously completed):

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Cardiorespiratory Biology 12 Yes BIOL2145 Bundoora Campus 1481 (STEM)
Applied Biochemical Methods 12 Yes BIOL2301 Bundoora Campus 1484 (STEM)
Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 Yes BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus 1483 (STEM)
Medical Microbiology 1 12 Yes ONPS2118 Bundoora Campus 1234 (STEM)
Medical Microbiology 2 12 Yes ONPS2120 Bundoora Campus 1217 (STEM)
General Pathology 12 Yes MEDS1075 Bundoora Campus 1507 (STEM)
Integrative Pathology 12 Yes MEDS1102 Bundoora Campus 1476 (STEM)
Neuroscience 12 Yes BIOL1131 Bundoora Campus 1449 (STEM)
Biology of Tissue Growth and Repair 12 Yes BIOL2299 Bundoora Campus 1453 (STEM)
Pharmacology of Medicines for Systemic Conditions 12 Yes ONPS2493 Bundoora Campus 1543 (STEM)
Therapeutic Pharmacology 12 Yes ONPS2494 Bundoora Campus 1508 (STEM)
 

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STEM College

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Timetabling

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*Semester 1 classes generally commence in February and Semester 2 classes generally commence in July. Please contact your school for more information about specific class start days.

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Student Electives

University Electives are available to Undergraduate students, and in selected Postgraduate programs.

Information about University Elective courses at RMIT is available on the University Electives web site.

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