Bachelor of Biomedicine (B-BMED)
Bachelors DegreeYear: 2022 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Principal Coordinator
James Ziogas
Contact
The Program Director for the Bachelor of Biomedicine is Associate Professor James Ziogas
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
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Future students:
Overview
| Award title | Bachelor of Biomedicine |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2022 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 058838G |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Undergraduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 7 |
| Credit points | 300 credit points |
| Duration | 36 months full-time or 72 months part-time |
The Bachelor of Biomedicine requires completion of a total of 300 points of study over three years full time, usually comprising four subjects per semester. Alternatively, the course can be completed in six or seven years part time.
The core of the degree builds understanding of the structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of health and disease, including genetic and environmental influences.
The integrated core program culminates in final year subjects that deal with contemporary issues in biomedicine and aspects of medical conditions from the molecular and cellular, right up to the population level.
Depth within a particular biomedical discipline is achieved by completing 50 points (4 subjects) in a major at Level 3.
Students also take between 50-75 points from other discipline areas. These 'breadth' subjects are designed to bridge disciplines, sharpening skills of logic, analysis and multidisciplinary problem solving.
Links to further information
Entry requirements
1.In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed one of:
(a) The Victorian Certificate of Education including:
• VCE Units 3 and 4 – either a study score of at least 25 in one of English, English Language or Literature or a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language, and
• VCE Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry and in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics; OR
(b) The International Baccalaureate Diploma including:
• English, Chemistry and a minimum grade of 4 in either Applications and interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches SL, or Analysis and Approaches HL. For students with English as their second language a pass in English B at the required level will be accepted as satisfying the English prerequisite. Except where specified, IB subjects must be passed to at least Grade 4 Standard or Higher Level. Mathematical Studies is not deemed equivalent to VCE Mathematical Methods; OR
(c) A senior secondary program, foundation studies program or equivalent approved by the Academic Board including appropriate English language, Chemistry and Mathematics studies.
Except for applicants eligible for Access Melbourne, minimum ATAR or equivalent overall performance rankings apply.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2.In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• Prior academic performance.
3.The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. For applicants who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the undergraduate English language requirements must be met.
Note: For applications through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre, “middle-band” selection adjustments are made only on the basis of eligibility for Access Melbourne.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Bachelor of Biomedicine welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.
The Bachelor of Biomedicine necessitates all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:
- The ability to comprehend complex science, technology and/or engineering systems related information;
- The ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, technology and/or engineering systems principles and practices during assessment tasks;
- The ability to actively and safely contribute in clinical, laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.
Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
There are additional inherent academic requirements for some major studies and subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these majors and subjects.
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Disability Liaison: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
The Bachelor of Biomedicine:
- prepares students for the challenges of advancing knowledge in biomedicine and its translation to health care delivery and research;
- provides the solid foundation necessary to prepare students for health-related and other graduate professional programs, as well as specialised graduate research; and
- has a core program that includes knowledge of the biological bases and integrated structure and function of the body, and consideration of their interaction with environmental influences as determinants of health and disease.
Generic skills
The Bachelor of Biomedicine develops fundamental skills in critical thinking and problem solving, scientific method, analysis of evidence, written and oral communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in teams.
Graduate attributes
The Bachelor of Biomedicine is delivered by staff who are members of a vibrant research community in biomedicine and related disciplines.
The integrated core curriculum across all years of the course spans traditional disciplinary boundaries in the development of fundamental understanding of the biomedical sciences and the acquisition of practical, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Collaborative learning is emphasised as students work in laboratories, tutorials and small groups and undertake peer review.
Studies in the biomedical sciences equip students to explore the complex relationships that determine health outcomes in various settings and to become leaders in delivering effective therapies and healthcare strategies to combat threats to individual and public health within local, national and global communities.
The larger University of Melbourne learning community encompasses many aspects of cultural diversity and students in Biomedicine will be exposed to this during the course.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Biomedicine requires the successful completion of 300 credit points.
Course Rules
- 225 credit points of Discipline subjects including
- A minimum of 75 credit points of Level 1 Discipline subjects
- 50 credit points of Compulsory Level 1 Discipline subjects
- A minimum of 25 credit points of Foundation electives
- A minimum of 62.5 credit points of Level 2 Discipline subjects
- 50 credit points of Compulsory Level 2 Discipline subjects
- A minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 2 Discipline electives
- A minimum of 75 credit points of Level 3 Discipline subjects
- 25 credit points of Compulsory Level 3 Discipline subjects
- 50 credit points consisting of subjects from your chosen Major
- A minimum of 75 credit points of Level 1 Discipline subjects
- 50 credit points of Breadth subjects including
- A maximum of 37.5 credit points of Level 1 Breadth subjects
- The remaining 25 credit points may consist of Discipline electives or Breadth or Foundation electives. You must still meet all other course rules.
Additional Rules
- Completion of one prescribed major
- A maximum of 125 credit points of Level 1 subjects
- a maximum of 125 credit points in a single discipline
Progression Rules
- Completion of at least 50 points of Level 1 study before proceeding to the next subject year level is normally required.
- Completion of at least 50 points of Level 2 study before proceeding to the next subject year level is normally required.
- In particular, BIOL10002 Biomolecules & Cells, BIOM10001 Discovering Biomedicine, BIOM10002 Exploring Biomedicine and CHEM10006 Chemistry for Biomedicine must be completed before students may proceed to Level 2 core subjects.
Subject options
Compulsory Level 1 Discipline subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM10001 | Discovering Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
All students must take Discovering Biomedicine in the first semester of commencement in this course
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BIOM10002 | Exploring Biomedicine | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Compulsory Level 2 Discipline subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
| BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
(Alternative subjects at second year level equivalent to BIOM20002 Human Structure and Function are available for students undertaking study abroad or exchange in semester 2 of their second year)
Compulsory Level 3 Discipline subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM30002 | Biomedicine: Molecule to Malady | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOM30001 | Frontiers in Biomedicine | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective subjects
Foundation electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP10001 | Foundations of Computing |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST10005 | Calculus 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST10007 | Linear Algebra |
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST10008 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10009 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10010 | Data Analysis 1 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10011 | Experimental Design and Data Analysis | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10016 | Mathematics for Biomedicine | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10021 | Calculus 2: Advanced | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST10022 | Linear Algebra: Advanced | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC10003 | Physics 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYC10006 | Physics 2: Life Sciences & Environment | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYC10007 | Physics for Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYC10009 | Foundations of Physics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC10003 | Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1 | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC10004 | Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC10006 | Mind, Brain and Behaviour A | July (Online) |
12.5 |
| PSYC10007 | Mind, Brain and Behaviour B | September (Online) |
12.5 |
| ENGR10004 | Engineering Technology and Society | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students who want to keep the Bioengineering Systems major as an option need to select one of MAST10007 Linear Algebra/MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced/MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics and one of MAST10006 Calculus 2/MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced/MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2. You are also recommended to use one of your Breadth/Elective choices to complete ENGR10004 Engineering Technology and Society (Semester 1 or 2 in your first year).
Students who want to keep the accredited Psychology major as an option need to select PSYC10003 and PSYC10004 or PSYC10006 and PSYC10007.
Discipline electives
A full list of subjects available as credit (electives) for the Bachelor of Biomedicine (B-BMED) can be found via the link below.
Breadth requirements
Find breadth subjects
Use the Handbook Search function to find subjects that can be used as breadth studies in the Bachelor of Biomedicine
Majors, minors & specialisations
Bachelor of Biomedicine - Majors
Completion of 50 credit points of study at Level 3
The subjects taken in the major would normally follow on from relevant compulsory and elective subjects chosen at the second year level. Some Level 3 subjects require discipline electives as prerequisites.
| Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 50 |
| Biomedical Engineering Systems | 50 |
| Biotechnology | 50 |
| Cell and Developmental Biology | 50 |
| Genetics | 50 |
| Human Nutrition | 50 |
| Human Structure and Function | 50 |
| Immunology | 50 |
| Infection and Immunity | 50 |
| Microbiology | 50 |
| Neuroscience | 50 |
| Pathology | 50 |
| Pharmacology | 50 |
| Physiology | 50 |
| Psychology | 50 |
Further study
The Bachelor of Biomedicine degree provides pathways to honours, graduate professional entry degrees or, upon completion of appropriate research training preparation following the BBiomed, research higher degrees.
Honours
Depending on the major undertaken, students may apply for an Honours program upon completion of the Bachelor of Biomedicine. Further details are available on:
http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/honours/overview
Graduate Professional Entry Degrees
For students who wish to continue professional studies at graduate level, the degree provides a pathway into a range of graduate professional entry programs, some of which also provide research training.
https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/pathways
Research Higher Degrees
For students who wish to explore biomedicine research questions in greater depth, there will be opportunities to proceed to Research Higher Degrees at masters and doctoral level. Research training preparation within the Honours year, Postgraduate Diploma or a Masters degree will be required as preparation for a research higher degree.
http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-biomedicine/overview
Last updated: 9 October 2024