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 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisites: Master of Biotechnology students only (M6030)
For students following the Clayton structure: A grade of 70% in (BRM5011, BRM5014, GEN5010, BRM5012, BRM5015, BRM5013, BMS5007 and GNA5010) and one of the following units (BEX5114, BEX5120, BEX5411 or BEX5413)
For students following the Malaysian structure: A grade of 70% in BRM5011, BRM5012, BRM5013, BRM5014, BRM5015, MSM5001, MSM5002 and MGM5260
Overview
This unit aims to enable you to develop professional experience in industry-focused work environments.
This unit is specifically designed to help you build transferable work skills, develop professional goals and expand their networking capacity.
You will be placed with an industry partner for a six-month industry-based learning project, and complete university-assigned assessment tasks.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Clayton | Immersive |
| First semester (extended) | Malaysia | Immersive |
| Second semester (extended) | Clayton | Immersive |
| Second semester (extended) | Malaysia | Immersive |
Assessment
- Supervisor reportsWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- Reflective journals (2400 words)Written30%
- Portfolio30%
- Oral presentationPresentation20%
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
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)
Please refer to Moodle for additional details.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mimi Lay
- Dr Premdass Ramdas
- Dr Chau Khuong
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Chau Khuong
- Dr Premdass Ramdas
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BRM5022?
BRM5022 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BRM5022 offered?
In 2026, BRM5022 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does BRM5022 have an exam?
No. BRM5022 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.