BMEN20002 Anatomy & Physiology for Bioengineering
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 5 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is BMEN20002 hard?
BMEN20002: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Human anatomy and physiology for bioengineers, linked to medical devices and assistive technology.
After it you can
- Use correct anatomical terms
- Describe how cells, tissues and organs work
- Model body systems quantitatively
What you need first
BIOL10002 or BIOL10004 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009
Take in the same semester or earlier
BIOL10002 or BIOL10004 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- ANAT20006 Principles of Human Structure
- BIOM20002 Human Structure and Function
- PHYS20008 Human Physiology
Careers
Helps toward: Biomedical Engineer, Chemical engineer, Dietitian, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Laboratory scientist, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Psychologist, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is BMEN20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BMEN20002?
- Needs BIOL10002 or BIOL10004 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009. Must be taken before or alongside it: BIOL10002 or BIOL10004 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009.
- Does BMEN20002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 40%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does BMEN20002 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take BMEN20002 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after BMEN20002?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example BMEN30010, BMEN30011.
- Can I rate BMEN20002?
- 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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