BP293 - Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Plan: BP293SBDD - Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Campus: City 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 extend your capabilities once you graduate. The teaching method includes lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and provision of online materials. Of particular importance is the high proportion of time spent in the laboratory and undertaking project and field work, which will provide emphasis to developing practical skills and capabilities, develop teamwork and time-management skills and provide context for the student learning process.

You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation of 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 practice, 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 since 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, reflective journals, and (where required by Professional Accreditation bodies) end of semester examinations.

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 BP293 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) / Bachelor of Biomedical Science inherent requirements.

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.  

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.   

The work integrated learning (WIL) designated courses for this program are:  

• ONPS2186 Science Project involves either an industry placement or an industry-suggested project in a simulated work environment. 
• BIOL2357 Practical Biomedical Science you will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a work place setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.

In these WIL courses, you will interact with organisations (industry, government and community) through discipline relevant projects and activities. These interactions and the work context provide a distinctive source of feedback to you to assist your learning.

Please note: students may be required to undertake additional screening/compliance checks as advised by Government, Industry or RMIT University as the need arises. If applicable, further information will be provided once enrolment has been completed.

International Students will need to check their Visa requirements and any work regulations/limitations before they can commence any WIL Activity.  Further information can be found under the Visa Requirements for International Students section. 

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following:
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Data for a Scientific World 12 ONPS2700 City Campus Physical Sciences in Action 12 ONPS2701 City Campus The World of Life Sciences 12 ONPS2699 City Campus A Mathematical Toolbox for Scientists 12 MATH2443 City Campus STEM for Sustainable Development 12 ONPS2702 City Campus ONPS2749 Bundoora Campus Cell Biology and Biochemistry 12 BIOL1159 Bundoora Campus BIOL2146 City Campus Plant and Animal Biology 12 BIOL2547 City Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
University Elective
AND
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 12 BIOL1177 Bundoora Campus BIOL2250 City Campus Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems 12 BIOL2043 Bundoora Campus BIOL2371 City Campus Developmental and Cell Biology 12 BIOL2319 Bundoora Campus Clinical Biochemistry 1 12 BIOL1181 Bundoora Campus Human Physiology 2: Body Systems 12 BIOL2044 Bundoora Campus BIOL2373 City Campus Diagnostic Microbiology 12 BIOL2416 Bundoora Campus Genetics and Molecular Biology 12 BIOL2262 City Campus BIOL2263 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
University Elective
AND
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Year Three of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Cellular Communication 12 BIOL2144 Bundoora Campus Medical Microbiology 1 12 ONPS2118 Bundoora Campus Statistics and Epidemiology 12 MATH1238 Bundoora Campus MATH2170 City Campus Medical Microbiology 2 12 ONPS2120 Bundoora Campus Bioinformatics 12 BIOL2254 City Campus Immunology 12 ONPS2388 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus Cardiorespiratory Biology 12 BIOL2145 Bundoora Campus Industrial Biotechnology 12 ONPS2115 City Campus ONPS2116 Bundoora Campus Medicines, Drugs and Poisons 12 ONPS2164 Bundoora Campus Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus BIOL2372 City Campus Neuroscience 12 BIOL1131 Bundoora Campus Biology of Tissue Growth and Repair 12 BIOL2299 Bundoora Campus Applied Biochemical Methods 12 BIOL2301 Bundoora Campus Biomolecules and Cellular Regulation 12 BIOL2300 Bundoora Campus Outbreak: The Detection and Control of Infectious Disease 12 BIOL2200 Bundoora Campus Principles of Pharmacology 12 ONPS2032 Bundoora Campus Applied Pharmacology 12 ONPS2563 Bundoora Campus Protein Technologies 12 BIOL2412 City Campus
AND
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Year Four of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Gene Technologies 12 BIOL2032 City Campus BIOL2184 Bundoora Campus Applied Science Project 12 ONPS2186 City Campus Practical Biomedical Sciences 12 BIOL2357 Bundoora Campus Functional Genomics and Proteomics 12 BIOL2267 Bundoora Campus
AND
Select and Complete Four (4) of the following Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Head and Visceral Anatomy 12 BIOL2275 Bundoora Campus Cardiorespiratory Biology 12 BIOL2145 Bundoora Campus Industrial Biotechnology 12 ONPS2115 City Campus ONPS2116 Bundoora Campus Medicines, Drugs and Poisons 12 ONPS2164 Bundoora Campus Limb and Trunk Anatomy 12 BIOL2274 Bundoora Campus BIOL2372 City Campus Neuroscience 12 BIOL1131 Bundoora Campus Biology of Tissue Growth and Repair 12 BIOL2299 Bundoora Campus Applied Biochemical Methods 12 BIOL2301 Bundoora Campus Biomolecules and Cellular Regulation 12 BIOL2300 Bundoora Campus Outbreak: The Detection and Control of Infectious Disease 12 BIOL2200 Bundoora Campus Principles of Pharmacology 12 ONPS2032 Bundoora Campus Applied Pharmacology 12 ONPS2563 Bundoora Campus Pharmacology of Medicines for Systemic Conditions 12 ONPS2493 Bundoora Campus Therapeutic Pharmacology 12 ONPS2494 Bundoora Campus Drug Research and Development 12 ONPS2305 Bundoora Campus Principles of Toxicology 12 ONPS2387 Bundoora Campus Protein Technologies 12 BIOL2412 City Campus
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Program transition plan

Transition Plan for 2023

Minor amendments have been made in the program to Year One of the program as listed below. If you have already completed courses from the list of removed courses below, your credit from these courses will be counted towards your completion.

If you have commenced Year One and have not yet completed one or more of the removed courses in the list below, please contact your Program Manager, Associate Prof. Danilla Grando, for enrolment advice.

Year 1 amendment:

1. The following courses have been removed:

• CHEM1030 - Chemistry of Materials 1
• ONPS2334 - Scientific Skills and Communication
• MATH2123 - Mathematics and Statistics
• CHEM1239/CHEM1240 - Chemistry for Life Sciences
• BIOL2258 - Animal Structure and Function
• BIOL2256/BIOL2257 - Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics

2. The following courses have been added:

• ONPS2700 - Data for a Scientific World
• ONPS2701 - Physical Sciences in Action
• ONPS2699 - The World of Life Sciences
• MATH2443 - A Mathematical Toolbox for Scientists
• ONPS2702 - STEM for Sustainable Development
• BIOL2146 - Cell Biology and Biochemistry
• BIOL2547 - Plant and Animal Biology

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