BMEN20003 Applied Computation in Bioengineering
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
- 25% group work
Is BMEN20003 hard?
BMEN20003: 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
Programming and numerical methods for solving bioengineering problems.
After it you can
- Write and debug small numerical programs
- Turn bio problems into maths models
- Pick up new programming languages on your own
What you need first
(MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018)
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
What it leads to
- BMEN30006 Circuits and Systems
- BMEN30008 Biosystems Design
- BMEN30010 Mechanics for Bioengineering
- COMP90041 Programming and Software Development
- ENGR30004 Numerical Algorithms in Engineering
Can’t be taken together with
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Quizzes 15%, Projects 25%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is BMEN20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking BMEN20003?
- Needs (MAST10006 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10019) and (MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10022 or MAST10018).
- Does BMEN20003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Quizzes 15%, Projects 25%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does BMEN20003 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take BMEN20003 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after BMEN20003?
- 5 subjects need it first, for example BMEN30006, BMEN30008, BMEN30010, COMP90041.
- Can I rate BMEN20003?
- 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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