BMS1062 Molecular biology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS1062 Molecular biology is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 10 units, leading on to 31 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS1062
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMS1062
10 units list BMS1062 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BME2032Biomedical industry based learningNo reviews yet
- BMS2042Human geneticsNo reviews yet
- BMS2052Microbes in health and diseaseNo reviews yet
- BMS2062Introduction to bioinformaticsNo reviews yet
- BMS3031Molecular mechanisms of diseaseNo reviews yet
- BMS3052Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human diseaseNo reviews yet
- DEV3011Experimental developmental biology and disease modellingNo reviews yet
- DEV3032Stem cells in development, disease and regenerationNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degree programs)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
Prohibitions: MCB2011, MOL2011
Overview
Gene structure and function, including the genetic code and its interpretation, the assembly of genes and chromosomal organisation, and the basics of the genetic flow of information from DNA to RNA to protein. Mechanisms of gene expression and regulation, gene replication and repair, and the causes and implications of genetic mutations. Molecular genetics and recombinant DNA technology for the manipulation of genes. Genomics and its applications in medicine and principles of gene therapy.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Theory examination (end semester assessment) (2 hours and 10 minutes)ExaminationThreshold hurdle35%
- Practical course (including worksheets, written or oral reports and/or quizzes)Demonstration40%
- Mid-semester MCQ testQuiz / Test15%
- Theme quizzesQuiz / Test10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the mechanisms of DNA replication and expression of genetic information.
- 2
Evaluate the different levels of control of gene expression from DNA to protein.
- 3
Apply the principles of relevant DNA technologies and bioinformatics to investigate problems in medicine, diagnostic or research.
- 4
Demonstrate an understanding of DNA recombination, mutation and repair to interpret their role in normal biological processes and disease.
- 5
Use molecular biology techniques and analytical skills to perform, interpret and critically analyse experiments addressing simple questions in research or medicine.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories30 hours
- Assessments1 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
The workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours spread across the semester (roughly 12 hours per week).
The workload is composed of approximately an even mixture of attendance at scheduled activities and self-scheduled study time. Learning activities comprise a mixture of instructor-directed, peer-directed and self-directed learning, which includes face-to-face and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jessica Gibbons
- Simon Windley
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Fasseli Coulibaly
- Simon Windley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS1062?
BMS1062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMS1062?
BMS1062 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 10 units, including BME2032, BMS2042, BMS2052, BMS2062, BMS3031 and BMS3052. Those lead on to 31 units in all.
When is BMS1062 offered?
In 2025, BMS1062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does BMS1062 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.