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BME2032 · Biomedical industry based learning
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 2School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The aim of this unit is to enable you to develop experience and understanding in discipline-specific, non-clinical, industry-focused work environments. The unit will provide opportunities to establish: 1. Closer links between future graduates and industry partners 2. Workplace skills in a discipline area 3. Industry expectations of graduates 4. Real-world career experiences for students You will be placed with an industry-partner for a short-term work experience opportunity in a discipline-specific area. This opportunity will enable you to develop industry and work-based learning, allowing you to apply discipline related knowledge to authentic, real-world situations. This unit will further enhance 21st Century employability skills necessary for career competitiveness.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Winter semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Clayton | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment (IMMERSIVE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Development Statement and Project Outline (equivalent to 600 words) (Pass/Fail) | Written | 0% | Competency |
| 2 | Reflections on the Industry Placement (equivalent to (1,500 words) | Written | 50% | — |
| 3 | Project Presentation (15 minutes) | Presentation | 50% | — |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- BMS1011 — Biomedical chemistry
- BMS1021 — Cells, tissues and organisms
- BMS1031 — Medical biophysics
- BMS1042 — Public health and preventive medicine
- BMS1052 — Human neurobiology
- BMS1062 — Molecular biology
- BMS2011 — Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective
- BMS2021 — Human molecular cell biology
- BMS2031 — Body systems
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Learning outcomes
- Apply prior knowledge and skills from core Biomedical Science units in a professional context.
- Identify an under-developed employability skill, and reflect on this skill development in relation to placement activities.
- Communicate effectively using oral written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.
- Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Analyse a work-based problem with an aim to develop effective solutions.
Workload
101 - 115 hours of industry placement Pre-placement workshop (4 hours) Mid-placement workshop (2 hours) Self-directed learning (29-43 hours)
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | — |
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