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HMM302 - Innovations in Medical Biotechnology

Year2015 unit information
Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

Jagat Kanwar



Contact hours:

3 x 1 hour classes per week and 1 x 1 hour seminar per week


This unit provides a comprehensive overview of the business of medical biotechnology, including innovation management, funding, and the regulatory framework relevant to the industry. It will also explore risk management, and the societal and ethical issues pertinent to medical biotechnology in real-world scenarios.


Assessment task 1: Written report 1 (800 words) 20%

Assessment task 2: Written report 2 (800 words) 20%

Assessment task 3: Written report 3 (800 words) 20%

Assessment task 4: Examination (2 hours) 40%

Prescribed texts

Crommelin, D. J. A., Sindelar R. D., Meibohm, B. 2008. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: Fundamentals and Applications, 3rd edn, Informa Healthcare, New York, US

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