UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

BPS3021 Biotechnology

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

BPS3021 Biotechnology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville. It needs BPS1011, BPS1012, BPS1021, BPS1022, BPS1031, BPS1032, BPS1041, BPS1042, BPS2011, BPS2012, BPS2021, BPS2022, BPS2031, BPS2032, BPS2041 and BPS2042.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Semester 2; Malaysia, Parkville
Assessment: Exam 40%; and 4 other tasks

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Requisites

Before BPS3021

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

All of

After BPS3021

No unit lists BPS3021 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

This unit introduces you to the principles of biotechnology and the application of these principles to pharmaceutical product development. The unit also aims to further develop your skills in information literacy and scientific writing. You will identify and research issues and questions to develop your knowledge of biomolecular pharmaceutical products. You will review published literature addressing the manufacture, purification and formulation of these products. The unit is compatible with Monash University's goals for research-led teaching.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
Second semester	Malaysia	On campus
Second semester	Parkville	On campus

Assessment

Laboratory assessmentsProject
20%
Individual assignmentWritten
20%
Workshop assessmentsWritten
10%
Mid-semester testQuiz / Test
10%
Final assessmentExamination
40%

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
Explain and demonstrate (using standard laboratory techniques) the biotechnology processes used in the production and purification of a recombinant protein pharmaceutical active.
2
Discuss the principles involved in the formulation of biomolecules, vaccines and gene therapies.
3
Research and report on the considerations affecting the development of biosimilars.
4
Methodically interrogate the scientific literature to find, evaluate and discuss relevant sources.
5
Write an effective research proposal or product report that follows conventions in the discipline.

Workload and teaching

Workshops16 hours
Laboratories12 hours
Assessments1 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

Eight 3-hour online preparation modules (Discovery)
Eight 2-hour workshops
Six 2-hour laboratories
One hour of scheduled assessment

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Crommelin, D.J.A., Sindelar, R.D. & Meibohm, B. (2019). Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Fundamentals and Applications 5th ed. Springer International Publishing.

Technology resources

For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook

Contacts

Unit Coordinators: Dr Sathiya Maran; Dr Megan Waldhuber
Chief Examiners: Dr Megan Waldhuber

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BPS3021?

You need BPS1011, BPS1012, BPS1021, BPS1022, BPS1031, BPS1032, BPS1041, BPS1042, BPS2011, BPS2012, BPS2021, BPS2022, BPS2031, BPS2032, BPS2041 and BPS2042 before you enrol.

When is BPS3021 offered?

In 2027, BPS3021 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville.

Does BPS3021 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Study level: Undergraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 2
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20262027