Course Title: Medical Biotechnology

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Medical Biotechnology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2537

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2025

Course Coordinator: Professor Ravi Shukla

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2970

Course Coordinator Email: ravi.shukla@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 03.02.020

Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Recommended Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course:

If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.

Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.


Course Description

This course provides broader knowledge of some of the cutting-edge medical biotechnologies and introduces you to the theory, practice, and applications of cultured cells in the field of medical biotechnology.

A range of the latest techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research are examined through recorded lectures, student oral presentations, and experimental practical classes. This includes animal cells, along with applications of Biotechnology to the fields of Biosensing, therapeutics, regenerative medicine, vaccines, and gene therapy.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:

BP350 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology Major)

PLO1 Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of scientific theories, principles, concepts, and practice in one or more scientific disciplines.
PLO2 Analyse and critically examine scientific evidence using methods, technical skills, tools, and emerging technologies in a range of scientific activities.
PLO3 Analyse and apply principles of scientific inquiry and critical evaluation to address real-world scientific challenges and inform evidence-based decision making.
PLO4 Communicate, report and reflect on scientific findings, to diverse audiences utilising a variety of formats employing integrity and culturally safe practices.
PLO5 Work independently, with agility, safety, and accountability for own learning and professional future.
PLO6 Collaborate and contribute within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to diversity, equity, and globally inclusive perspectives and practices, including First Nations knowledges and input.

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe and appraise broader principles and concepts of medical biotechnology.
  2. Investigate animal cell culture techniques for medical biotechnology applications and research.
  3. Analyse scientific evidence and data in medical biotechnology to support ethical and evidence-based scientific reasoning..
  4. Use a teamwork approach to communicate knowledge, ideas, and research findings in one or more areas of medical biotechnology to peers and a professional audience.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, and individual and group activities. Delivery will be a mix of face-to-face and online.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

Weekly learning resources are set up and available in Canvas.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, which may include books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes (MCQs and short responses)
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLO 1

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory Report and Practical Competency
Weighting: 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 3

Assessment Task 3: Group activities and assignment
Weighting: 50%
This assessment task supports CLOs 3 & 4

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.