The development of new therapeutic products for the medical biotechnology industry requires comprehensive knowledge of techniques used to investigate their effects on various biological pathways at a cellular level. This unit will provide you with an opportunity to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of medical biotechnology, drug development and pre-clinical testing of a new therapeutic product for industry commercialisation. You will develop new practical skills and gain experience in experimental models used to study human disease and apply these in a simulated industry environment. Your practical skills and demonstration of professional knowledge, attitude and compliance with relevant safety protocols will be assessed in a laboratory environment. Attendance at the practical activities at a compulsory residential school is a requirement of this unit. You will also develop the skills to communicate your findings to a broader audience in the medical biotechnology industry through both written reports and oral presentations.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from SUTE data and student communication.

Students appreciated the opportunity to engage one-on-one with the unit-coordinator throughout the term.

Continue to encourage student learning by providing opportunities for high levels of student engagement.

Feedback from SUTE data and student communication.

Students commented that they liked the assessment tasks which allowed them to develop a hypothetical new drug for a disease of their choice.

Retain assessment tasks that allow students to place their learning in a real-world context.