BP231 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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Plan: BP231P23 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program delivery and structure

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

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 extend your capabilities 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. 

Several courses in the program are delivered online, rather than on-campus, and you are likely to find that other courses transition to online delivery as you progress through the program. 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.  

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.

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 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 Medicince: In this second-year course you will gain an understanding of the careers available in biomedical science. 
  • ONPS2716 Research Project in 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.

In addition, throughout other courses across the program you will do practical exercises that are designed to  develop skills required in the workplace.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following: Note: All courses listed may not be available each semester.
 

You must complete a total of 288 credit points (e.g. Twenty-Four 12 credit point courses) 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:

List of Options
 
Option 1: Complete One (1) Minor (12 credit point each = 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 and up to 24 credit points of University Electives

A list of Minor courses 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 (24) Credit Points from your chosen combination.
 
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 (24) Credit Points from your chosen combination.
 
AND

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Minor List

List of Minor(s):
 
AND
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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

A minor amendment has been made to your program effective Semester 2, 2024. The amendments are listed below:

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

 

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