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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BCMB20002) // Eligibility and requirements
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Associate Professor Terry Mulhern
Associate Professor Heather Verkade
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Associate Professor Terry Mulhern
Associate Professor Heather Verkade
Administrative Coordination
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10008 | Foundational Biology: Life's Machinery |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
BIOL10004:
Biology of Cells and Organisms
BIOL10005:
Genetics & The Evolution of Life
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CHEM10004 | Chemistry 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| CHEM10009 | Chemistry for BioSciences | No longer available |
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 the below subject are excluded from this subject:
BIOM20001
Passing BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology precludes subsequent credit for AGRI20043 Biochemistry in Agricultural Systems.
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: 3 October 2024