Does BMEN30010 have a final exam?

Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 5%, Projects 30%, Tests 15%, Final exam 50%.

Can I take BMEN30010 as breadth?

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

What can I take after BMEN30010?

1 subjects need it first, for example BMEN30009.

BMEN30010 Mechanics for Bioengineering

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Final exam 50%
About 5 class hours a week
30% group work

Is BMEN30010 hard?

BMEN30010: 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

Forces in the body, from walking to heartbeats: statics, stress and strain, materials testing and motion.

After it you can

Solve mechanics problems with free body diagrams
Test materials and analyse failure
Write programs to solve biomechanics problems

What you need first

MAST20029 and (COMP20005 or BMEN20003) and (BIOM20002 or BMEN20002 or (ANAT20006 and PHYS20008))

What it leads to

BMEN30009 Introduction to Biomaterials

Can’t be taken together with

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 5%, Projects 30%, Tests 15%, Final exam 50%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is BMEN30010 offered?: Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking BMEN30010?: Needs MAST20029 and (COMP20005 or BMEN20003) and (BIOM20002 or BMEN20002 or (ANAT20006 and PHYS20008)).
Does BMEN30010 have a final exam?: Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Quizzes 5%, Projects 30%, Tests 15%, Final exam 50%.
How many class hours a week does BMEN30010 have?: 5 h a week in class
Can I take BMEN30010 as breadth?: No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after BMEN30010?: 1 subjects need it first, for example BMEN30009.
Can I rate BMEN30010?: 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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