Biomed Eng Capstone Proj Part 1 (BMEN90031)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2 (Extended)
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject involves undertaking a major research or advanced innovative design project requiring an independent investigation and the preparation of reports on an approved topic. Students will present their findings in a conference presentation format, held at the end of the project cycle in the latter half of semester two. The emphasis of the project can be associated with either:
Explorative approach, where students will pursue outcomes associated with new knowledge or understanding within the biomedical engineering or science disciplines, often as an adjunct to existing academic research initiatives.
A well-defined innovative project, usually based on a research and development required by an external industrial client. Students will be tutored in the synthesis of practical solutions to complex technical problems within a structured working environment, as if they were research and development professional engineers.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Topics include: Technical report writing, engineering design planning and conducting experiments and test, data acquisition and analysis, public speaking, project presentation skills.
This subject has been integrated with the Skills Towards Employment Program (STEP) and contains activities that can assist in the completion of the Engineering Practice Hurdle (EPH).
Note: Students commence BMEN90031 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 in Semester 2 and then subsequently continue BMEN90032 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 in Semester 1 in the following year. Upon successful completion of this project, students will receive 25 points credit.
Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this subject, students should be able to:
- Search, analyse and document engineering science and other relevant literature in order to determine the need for further research in a chosen area;
- Devise a methodology of investigation to improve knowledge or understanding of a chosen topic;
- Collect and analyse a range of data (both qualitative and quantitative) to improve our collective understanding of a chosen topic;
- Write a project report that follows good engineering science practice;
- Present an oral presentation of the findings of an investigation to an audience of peers or lay people.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a collaborative research team;
- Understanding of the principles of research;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Openness to new ideas and unconventional critiques of received wisdom.
Last updated: 12 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90039 | Biomedical Eng Management & Regulations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BMEN90037 Bioengineering Data Analytics
AND
A minimum of four of level 9 Biomedical Engineering (BMEN) subjects
AND
Completion of a minumum of 200 credit points of study.
Note: BMEN90031 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 and BMEN90032 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 can only be taken in the final 2 semesters of enrolment.
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMEN90018 | Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| BMEN90030 | BioDesign Innovation | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
50 |
| ENGR90037 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ENGR90038 | Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
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: 12 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A literature review of 2000 words per student, excluding appendices or supporting material that can include diagrams or tables, requiring approximately 100 hours of work. Due at end of week 7 of semester 2.
| Week 7 of Semester 2 | 10% |
A Final Report (4,000 words per student). Due in week 12 of the following semester.
| Exam period of following semester | 45% |
A technical oral examination of no more than one half hour duration per student. Technical oral examination includes a formal presentation of 15 minutes per student followed by questions from an academic supervisor and academic examiner. Due in week 12 of the following semester.
| Week 12 of following semester | 15% |
A lay person oral examination of 5 minutes duration. Due in week 12 of the following semester.
| Week 12 of following semester | 5% |
Static display materials (e.g. poster, computer demonstration, prototype), requiring 30-35 hours of work. Due in week 12 of the following semester.
| Week 12 of following semester | 10% |
Project Management : Conduct will be assessed on your professional skills and your active participation in the project. You will be assessed on attendance at weekly meetings, demonstration of ability to plan, execute, track and revise project goals, demonstration of understanding of the project topic through self-initiated problem solving, and constructive improvement on project progress and professional skills applying supervisor feedback. Assessed throughout the teaching periods within semester. ILOs 1, 2, and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Additional details
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-4 are assessed in the submitted engineering research report. ILOs 1-3, 5 are assessed in the technical oral examination, and ILOs 1-3 are assessed in the tatic display materials.
Note: The above assessment applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. BMEN90031 and BMEN90032 together).
Last updated: 12 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Brooke Farrugia Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures and up to 24 hours of meetings with supervisors (across both BMEN90031 and BMEN90032) Total time commitment 400 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 24 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 24 December 2025 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Associate Professor Brooke Farrugia
Time commitment details
400 hours (across both BMEN90031 and BMEN90032)
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in BMEN90031 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 1 in Semester 2 and then subsequently enrolling in BMEN90032 Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project Part 2 in Semester 1 in the following year for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (BMEN90031 and BMEN90032).
Last updated: 12 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through lectures and, workshops, and laboratory practicals. Students will have the opportunity to design their laboratory practical to incorporate lecture and workshop content, and learn experimental design.INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will be provided to lecture notes, workshop materials, and references to textbooks.CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
Students will have the opportunity to attend a site visit, and guest lectures from experts in the field. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Biomedical with Business Specialisation (formal) Biomedical - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 12 March 2025