1. Handbook
  2. Subjects
  3. From Lab to Life

From Lab to Life (SCIE90011)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

You’re viewing the 2024 Handbook:
Or view archived Handbooks
You’re currently viewing the 2024 version of this subject

Overview

Availability
Semester 1
FeesLook up fees

What does it take to develop something innovative and then move it from the laboratory out into the real world? Scientists must negotiate a labyrinth of hurdles, ranging from conducting bullet-proof data analysis, designing clinical trials, developing and managing intellectual property, assessing contracts, and setting up Total Quality Management systems in a biotech setting. Students will learn how to navigate these hurdles as applied to a range of possible inventions, such as therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, GMOs and other bio-science-related creations.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:

  • Acquire in-depth knowledge of Australian biotechnology research and examine the development of agricultural, life science and medical technology products from initial discovery through to market;
  • Articulate knowledge to analyze and critically discuss the state of Australian and global biotechnology sectors;
  • Investigate company R&D programs and product development, including intellectual property, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and manufacturing;
  • Interrogate market and investment opportunities and commercialisation pathways for novel biotechnology innovations;
  • Synthesise knowledge and utilise evidence to create new arguments supporting biotechnology's role as a social, economic and technological driver.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain skills in: 

  • applying advanced analysis, scientific communication and critical analytical skills towards an industry-based practice; 
  • demonstrating the breadth of knowledge gained in an inter-disciplinary approach; 
  • analysing projects holistically and identifying and integrating multiple disciplines in order to solve problems; 
  • exercising critical judgement, being capable of rigorous and independent thinking, being able to account for their decisions; 
  • examining critically, synthesizing and evaluating knowledge pertaining to biotechnology; 
  • demonstrating high level written report presentation skills; 
  • exhibiting exceptional time and self- management with lecture and workshop attendance, and assessment completion; and 
  • exemplifying professional collaboration in group tasks and assignments. 

Last updated: 27 November 2024