BH130 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Plan: BH130 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

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Approach to learning and assessment

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so you will be able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a biomedical science research professional once you graduate. The teaching method includes recorded lectures, lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and provision of online materials. You are expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation for scheduled face-to-face and online classes and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practical, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities. The program culminates in an honours research project where you will be embedded into a research team to undertake authentic experiential research training.

While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others may be delivered via a combination of online activities supported by some campus-based activities, particularly towards the end of your degree. All courses use Canvas for electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.   

Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program. The assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course.  Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments, timed assessment. Assessment for the final honours year will include an individual thesis.

Career Development Learning (CDL) experiences are embedded within the program and provide you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to manage your career and development throughout your life.

Inherent requirements 

The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the  inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science that apply to Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours): https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-biomedical-science

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

• understand more about the program
• determine if you may need support during your studies
• make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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Work integrated learning

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this program you will: 

• Undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice 
• Interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities 
• Complete these activities in real work contexts or situations. 

Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be in a simulated workplace environment. 

In this program you will be doing specific courses that focus on work integrated learning (WIL). You will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a workplace setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.  

Many courses in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) include guest lecturers from industry, government or the community and activities relating to industry as part of the learning experience. 

Work integrated learning (WIL) designated courses are: 

• MEDS2200 Precision Medicine: In this second-year course you will gain an understanding of the careers available in biomedical science. 
• ONPS2716 Research Project for Medical Sciences: is a capstone course that will develop and assess your professional skills via both project-based work and activities in a workplace setting (real or simulated) informed by feedback from industry.
• ONPS2562 Research Project 1, ONPS2421 Research Project 2 and ONPS2422 Research Project 3: In these three courses you will be placed full-time in a research team where you will develop your scientific research methods and skills and undertake your research project.

In addition, throughout other courses across the program you will do practical exercises that are designed to develop skills required in the workplace. As part of the ACE program, you will also participate in exclusive networking and engagement activities with researchers and industry partners.

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Program Structure

Please note that some courses listed in this structure will have their course marks count toward your program's weighted average mark. Your weighted average mark will determine the honours level of your award once you have completed the program. If a course counts toward your weighted average mark, that fact will be stated in its course guide. In Enrolment Online, after you completed your course enrolment, you will be notified which of the enrolled courses will count toward the weighted average mark.
For more information about the weighted average mark, please click here. To graduate you must complete the following (Note: All Courses listed may not be available each semester) You must complete a total of 384 credit points as follows: Year 1: Eight (8) Core courses (96 credit points); and Year 2: Six (6) Core courses (72 credit points) and Two Courses (24 credit points) from your chosen option below; and Year 3: Six (6) Core courses (72 credit points) and Two Courses (24 credit points) from your chosen option below; Year 4: Four (4) Core courses (96 credit points). List of Options Option 1: Complete One (1) Minor (Four 12 credit point courses = total of 48 credit points) Option 2: Complete Four (4) courses (12 credit points each = total of 48 credit points) comprising courses from the Minor lists or University Electives (note: a maximum of 24 credit points of University Electives can be completed in this option) A list of Minors is available at the bottom of the structure.
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Communication and Professional Practice 12 OHTH4252 Bundoora Campus OHTH4263 City Campus Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences 12 BIOL2528 Bundoora Campus Indigenous Health and Diversity 12 PUBH1425 Bundoora Campus PUBH1437 City Campus Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 12 BIOL2529 Bundoora Campus Introduction to Medical Biochemistry 12 ONPS2423 Bundoora Campus Microbiology and Immunology 12 BIOL2531 Bundoora Campus BIOL2532 City Campus STEM for Sustainable Development 12 ONPS2702 City Campus ONPS2749 Bundoora Campus Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 12 BIOL2530 Bundoora Campus
AND
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Genetics and Molecular Biology 12 BIOL2262 City Campus BIOL2263 Bundoora Campus Precision Medicine 12 MEDS2200 Bundoora Campus Principles of Pharmacology 12 ONPS2032 Bundoora Campus Human Pathophysiology 1 12 BIOL2538 Bundoora Campus Human Pathophysiology 2 12 BIOL2539 Bundoora Campus Cellular Pathways 12 BIOL2565 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete Twenty-four (24) credit points from your chosen option.
AND
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Year Three of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases 12 BIOL2540 Bundoora Campus Developmental and Neurological Diseases 12 BIOL2541 Bundoora Campus Biostatistics 12 MATH2456 Bundoora Campus Foundations in Digital Health 12 BIOL2525 City Campus BIOL2566 Bundoora Campus Infections and Immunolgy 12 BIOL2542 Bundoora Campus Research Project for Medical Sciences 12 ONPS2716 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete Twenty-four (24) credit points from your chosen option.
AND
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Year Four of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Research Methods and Scientific Communication 24 ONPS2561 Bundoora Campus Research Project 1 24 ONPS2562 Bundoora Campus Research Project 2 24 ONPS2421 Bundoora Campus Research Project 3 24 ONPS2422 Bundoora Campus
AND
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Minor List
List of Minor(s):
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Minor: Medical Biotechnology
Complete the following four (4) courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Medical Biotechnology 12 BIOL2537 City Campus Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering 12 MANU2234 City Campus MANU2459 Bundoora Campus Genomics and Gene Technologies 12 BIOL2527 City Campus BIOL2577 Bundoora Campus Nutrition and Determinants of Health 12 ONPS2712 Bundoora Campus
OR
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Minor: Clinical Health
Complete the following four (4) courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Nutrition and Determinants of Health 12 ONPS2712 Bundoora Campus Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus BIOL2372 City Campus Biofabrication and Tissue Engineering 12 MANU2234 City Campus MANU2459 Bundoora Campus Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus
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Program transition plan

Transition Plan from Semester 2, 2024

Effective from Semester 2, 2024, an amended program for the BH130 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) will commence.  The amendments are listed below and will affect students who commenced the Program from 2023 onwards:

• A new Bundoora offering of BIOL2577 Genomics & Gene Technologies has been added

 

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