Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB20002) // Eligibility and requirements
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Candidates who have taken chemistry subjects at other universities may be accepted for BCMB20002 if their studies are equivalent to a full first year of chemistry with basic organic chemistry well covered. Contact the coordinator to ask for a waiver of the prerequisites (include previous chemistry subject details, the institution, the year(s) of study and the grades achieved).
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Bachelor of Biomedicine students taking
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
are excluded from this subject.
Passing BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology precludes subsequent credit for BCMB20006 Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB20006 | Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems | No longer available |
Recommended background knowledge
Level 1 Biology is strongly recommended.
A biomedical or biological practical subject such as
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCMB20005 | Techniques in Molecular Science |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
or equivalent is strongly recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 March 2025