UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2024 in Summer A and Winter at Clayton. It needs BMS1031, BMS2011, BMS1011, BMS1042, BMS2021, BMS1052, BMS2031, BMS1021 and BMS1062.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Summer A, Winter
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

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 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonImmersive
Winter semesterClaytonImmers blk

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 reportThreshold hurdle
    20%
  • Final project oral presentationThreshold hurdle
    30%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Apply prior knowledge and skills from core Biomedical Science units in a professional context.

  2. 2

    Identify an under-developed employability skill and undertake placement activities which develop this skill.

  3. 3

    Communicate effectively using oral written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.

  4. 4

    Demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

  5. 5

    Analyse a work-based problem with an aim to develop effective solutions

  6. 6

    Exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops-

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 Ari Pinar
Dr Daniel Andrews
Professor Julia Choate
Chief Examiners
Professor Julia Choate

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BME2032?

You need BMS1031, BMS2011, BMS1011, BMS1042, BMS2021, BMS1052, BMS2031, BMS1021 and BMS1062 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is BME2032 offered?

In 2024, BME2032 runs in Summer A and Winter at Clayton.

Does BME2032 have an exam?

No. BME2032 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Biomedical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available