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 2026 in Summer A and Winter at Clayton. It needs BMS1011, BMS1021, BMS1031, BMS1042, BMS1052, BMS1062, BMS2011, BMS2021 and BMS2031.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Winter
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BME2032
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- BMS1011Biomedical chemistryNo reviews yet
- BMS1021Cells, tissues and organismsNo reviews yet
- BMS1031Medical biophysicsNo reviews yet
- BMS1042Public health and preventive medicineNo reviews yet
- BMS1052Human neurobiologyNo reviews yet
- BMS1062Molecular biologyNo reviews yet
- BMS2011Human anatomyNo reviews yet
- BMS2021Human molecular cell biologyNo reviews yet
- BMS2031Human physiologyNo reviews yet
After BME2032
No unit lists BME2032 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Students must have passed the prerequisite units with a grade of at least 50 (Pass) 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Immersive |
| Winter semester | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Professional Development Statement and Project Outline (equivalent to 600 words) (Pass/Fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Reflections on the Industry Placement (equivalent to (1,500 words)Written50%
- Project Presentation (15 minutes)Presentation50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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 reflect on this skill development in relation to placement activities.
- 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.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops-
101 - 115 hours of industry placement
Pre-placement workshop (4 hours) Mid-placement workshop (2 hours)
Self-directed learning (29-43 hours)
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Julia Choate
- Dr Daniel Andrews
- Professor Christopher Thompson
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Julia Choate
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BME2032?
You need BMS1011, BMS1021, BMS1031, BMS1042, BMS1052, BMS1062, BMS2011, BMS2021 and BMS2031 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is BME2032 offered?
In 2026, BME2032 runs in Summer A and Winter at Clayton.
Does BME2032 have an exam?
No. BME2032 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.