BME2032 Biomedical industry based learning
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BME2032 Biomedical industry based learning is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Summer A and Winter at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Summer A, Winter
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BME2032
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BME2032
No unit lists BME2032 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Students must have passed the prerequisite units with a grade of at least 60 (Credit) to enrol.
Overview
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 in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
| Winter semester | Clayton | Block off |
Assessment
- Professional development statement and project outline (1,500 words)25%
- Reflections on employability skill development and professional identity (1,500 words)25%
- Placement supervisor report (1,200 words equivalent)Threshold hurdle20%
- Final project oral presentation (1,800 words equivalent)Threshold hurdle30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply prior knowledge and skills from core Biomedical Science units in a professional context.
- 2
Identify an under-developed employability skill and undertake placement activities which develop this skill.
- 3
Communicate effectively using oral written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.
- 4
Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
- 5
Analyse a work-based problem with an aim to develop effective solutions
- 6
Exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.
Workload and teaching
15 days (at least 80 hours) industry placement
Pre-placement workshop (4 hours)Mid-placement workshop (2 hours)
Self-directed learning (58 hours)
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Daniel Andrews
- Dr Ari Pinar
- Associate Professor Julia Choate
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Julia Choate
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BME2032?
BME2032 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BME2032 offered?
In 2022, BME2032 runs in Summer A and Winter at Clayton.
Does BME2032 have an exam?
No. BME2032 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.