BRM5022 Biotechnology work-integrated learning
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BRM5022 Biotechnology work-integrated learning is a level 5, 24-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BRM5022
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BRM5022
No unit lists BRM5022 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisites: Master of Biotechnology students only (M6030)
Pre-requisites: BRM5011, BRM5014, GEN5010, BRM5012, BRM5015, BRM5013, BMS5007 and one of the following units: BEX5114, BEX5120, BEX5411 or BEX5413.
In order to be eligible for the work-integrated learning program, you need to have an average of at least 70% in your core biotechnology studies (Part A) and a successful industry placement application.
Overview
This unit aims to enable students to develop professional experience in industry-focused work environments.
This unit is specifically designed to help students build transferable work skills, develop professional goals and expand their networking capacity.
Students are placed with an industry partner for a six-month industry-based learning project, and complete university-assigned assessment tasks.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester (extended) | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Supervisor reportsThreshold hurdle20%
- Reflective journals (2400 words)30%
- Portfolio30%
- Oral presentation20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop strategies for successful transition into a work placement and handle common risks, uncertainties and opportunities in the workplace.
- 2
Apply effective and strategic communication, problem-solving and organisational skills to operate successfully in both independent and collaborative ways in the workplace.
- 3
Draw upon discipline knowledge and skills to address practical industry challenges, and clearly communicate the solutions in both written and oral formats.
- 4
Evaluate and critique biotechnological advancements within workplace settings.
- 5
Evaluate ethical conduct, social and professional responsibilities in the workplace.
- 6
Reflect on personal and professional growth to identify individual strengths and areas for improvement in the workplace.
- 7
Design and construct a professional portfolio to demonstrate the ability to come up with resources and solutions to challenges in the biotechnology industries.
- 8
Appraise current trends in biotechnology to identify potential growth areas.
Workload and teaching
30-40 contact and private study hours per week (30 contact hours with supervisor(s) and 10 hours of independent study)
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Chau Khuong
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Graham Lieschke
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BRM5022?
BRM5022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BRM5022 offered?
In 2023, BRM5022 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does BRM5022 have an exam?
No. BRM5022 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.