BIOM10001 Discovering Biomedicine
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- 50% group work
Is BIOM10001 hard?
BIOM10001: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (8 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 4 other hurdle tasks.
What you learn
A first-semester welcome subject for Biomedicine students: how health science fits into society, communities and the planet.
After it you can
- Follow academic integrity and research ethics rules
- Research a current health topic and explain it clearly
- Work on a group project and reflect on what you learn
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Projects 20%, Presentations 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 8 students on StudentVIP (2021–2023)
- It is a pass/fail subject on the social, cultural and ethical side of biomedicine, not biology content. Most 2021-2023 reviewers said it takes little effort to pass.
- The result rests mainly on a group project and a final reflection, so several said your group decides how painful it is.
- Opinions are mostly negative: many found the workshops dull and felt the content belonged in orientation rather than a paid subject.
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Quick answers
- When is BIOM10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BIOM10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does BIOM10001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Projects 20%, Presentations 30%.
- Is BIOM10001 hard?
- From 8 student reviews on StudentVIP: It is a pass/fail subject on the social, cultural and ethical side of biomedicine, not biology content. Most 2021-2023 reviewers said it takes little effort to pass.
- What do students say about BIOM10001?
- It is a pass/fail subject on the social, cultural and ethical side of biomedicine, not biology content. Most 2021-2023 reviewers said it takes little effort to pass. The result rests mainly on a group project and a final reflection, so several said your group decides how painful it is. Opinions are mostly negative: many found the workshops dull and felt the content belonged in orientation rather than a paid subject.
- Can I take BIOM10001 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after BIOM10001?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example BIOM10002.
- Can I rate BIOM10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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