From Lab to Life (SCIE90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTCH30003 | Biotechnology in Practice | Semester 1 (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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Individual written report
| Week 6 | 30% |
Group written report with individual contributions
| During the assessment period | 40% |
In-class test (written and MCQ)
| Week 10 | 30% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Greg Kubik Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 comprised of lectures and workshops. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
Building Biotechnology: Starting, Managing, and Understanding Biotechnology Companies - Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Careers, Investing, Science, Patents and Regulations by Yali Friedman Publisher: Think biotech; 2 edition (2006) ISBN-10: 0973467630
A Guide to Biotechnology Law and Business by Robert A. Bohrer Publisher: Carolina Academic Press (2007) ISBN-10: 1594600872
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025