Does BMEN30009 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 40%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 40%.

Can I take BMEN30009 as breadth?

No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.

BMEN30009 Introduction to Biomaterials

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
About 2 class hours a week
50% group work

Is BMEN30009 hard?

BMEN30009: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2 class hours a week. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How materials like polymers, metals and ceramics behave in the body, and how to choose them for medical use.

After it you can

Evaluate how well a biomaterial performs
Write a protocol to test material properties
Apply ethics and regulation to biomaterials

What you need first

(CHEM10003 or CHEM10006) and (BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10004) and (BMEN30010 or BMEN20001)

Can’t be taken together with

BMEN90023

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

Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 40%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 40%

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Quick answers

When is BMEN30009 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking BMEN30009?: Needs (CHEM10003 or CHEM10006) and (BIOL10002 or BIOL10008 or BIOL10009 or BIOL10004) and (BMEN30010 or BMEN20001).
Does BMEN30009 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Reports and essays 40%, Presentations 10%, Final exam 40%.
How many class hours a week does BMEN30009 have?: 2 h a week in class
Can I take BMEN30009 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate BMEN30009?: 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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