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BMET5935: Biomedical Application in Genetic Technology
2026 unit information
Genetic technologies and genetic engineering allows us to manipulate genes and their expression, to enable several outcomes, including the development of precise models of disease and targeted therapeutics for genetic disorders. The field of genetic technologies and the number of biomedical applications are rapidly expanding. In fact, more than 1000 gene technology-related clinical trials are currently active, globally. This unit introduces the details and principles of genetic technologies for biomedical engineers. It includes much of the background knowledge necessary for biomedical engineers to work in the field of genetic engineering and technologies. There is coverage of basic and relevant molecular biology, as well as an emphasis on quantitative analyses. The course largely focuses on the various techniques used to modify genes and/or their expression, and particularly the application of these techniques, including both therapeutic development and development of scientific models. A strong emphasis is placed on application, and the course includes substantial discussions of commercial, safety, ethical, and regulatory considerations
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Biomedical Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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| Assumed knowledge:
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Introductory molecular biology (e.g. BMET1961), BMET3971/9971 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe and analyse the basic principles underlying genetic engineering and technologies.
- LO2. Describe and compare the different techniques used to modify genes and their applications.
- LO3. Determine reasonable genetic engineering strategies in the context of various applications.
- LO4. Assess and critique potential applications of genetic technologies from the context of practicality, safety, ethics, and regulation.
- LO5. Analyse and apply a range of quantitative techniques related to genetic technologies.
- LO6. Identify disorders for which the application of genetic technologies may generate a viable therapeutic strategy, and propose a coherent research strategy to test this therapeutic strategy.
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