Outline

Overview

This unit of study provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic and rapidly growing bioproduct industry, encompassing pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, diagnostics, and health-related food products. Students will explore the scientific, engineering, regulatory, and commercial aspects involved in transforming innovative discoveries into products that improve human health and wellbeing. The unit of study offers insights into product design, formulation and delivery systems, manufacturing technologies, quality assurance, and product performance. Students will develop an understanding of how a broad range of health-related products are developed, evaluated, and brought to market, from concept and laboratory research through to commercial production and global distribution. Key topics include clinical and product evaluation studies, regulatory pathways, commercialization strategies, intellectual property protection, market access, and innovation management. Students will also learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), quality systems, and international regulatory frameworks that govern the manufacture, safety, and market approval of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food-related products. Lectures will be delivered by University of Sydney academics together with experienced professionals from industry, regulatory agencies, and the biotechnology sector, providing students with valuable exposure to real-world applications and career pathways. Where feasible, site visits to biomanufacturing and technology companies will be arranged, enabling students to observe industry practices firsthand.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Fariba Dehghani, fariba.dehghani@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 August 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
In-person written or creative task	Quiz 1 open book, lecture note	10%	Week 05 Due date: 02 Sep 2026 at 17:00 Closing date: 02 Sep 2026	one hour	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Practical skill	Interin Report report submission	15%	Week 06 Due date: 09 Sep 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 10 Sep 2026	maximum 10 pages report	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Interactive oral	Interview- teamwork and assessment for progress in project Assess team work, clarify that project scope and tasks are clear for groups	10%	Week 07 Due date: 16 Sep 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 16 Sep 2026	15-20 minutes interview by group member	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-person written or creative task	Quiz 2 open book, see canvas for detail	10%	Week 10 Due date: 14 Oct 2026 at 17:00 Closing date: 14 Oct 2026	one hour	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Oral presentation presentation by group members	25%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Nov 2026 at 17:00	15 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Group project final report Submitted report will be assessed for quality and tasks given to each group	30%	Week 13 Due date: 05 Nov 2026 at 23:59 Closing date: 05 Nov 2026	maximum 30 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Quizzes: There will be different sets of questions including multiple-choice, descriptive answers and short-answer tests based on the lectures, additional materials and set of questions that are given to students during the semester.
The tests are open-book and include topics covered during classes and/or in suggested readings.
Group project final report: Groups will be nominated in week 2 and they will select topics that will be provided in canvas. The group need to spend approximately 5 hours each week on this project to ensure they can submit a comprehensive report and presentation by week 13.
Each group also need to submit a short report in week 7 (details are provided in Canvas). There may be an interview after the submission of report to make sure that the tasks for projects are clear. Further details for submission of report are available in course outline/cnavas.
Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Ongoing	The approximate time to study course content is about 7 hours per week.	Self-directed learning (84 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to the UoS Bio-product laboratory to market place, Biomaterials for medical devices	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	Continue Biomaterials for Medical Devices	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 03	Drug formulation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 04	Drug delivery	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 05	Food Processing and Future Challenges, Mid Semester Quiz	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 06	Good manufacturing practice (submission of interim report)	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 07	Mid-Semester Interview	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 08	Good Manufacturing Practice (continue)	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 09	Guest Speaker	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 10	Guest Speaker/Quiz 2	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 11	Site visit	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 12	Intellectual property and commercialisation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 13	Presentation and report submission	Lecture (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment: Project work is to be completed in student’s own time. Students are expected to spend about seven hours of study per week outside the specified contact period.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. utilise team-working skills to review, analyse, and consolidate knowledge in a technical report about the manufacturing of a biomedical product
LO2. document compliance with good-manufacturing guidelines for food, pharmaceuticals and biomedical products.
LO3. write an in-depth technical report
LO4. undertake an evaluation of the potential market for new biomedical products
LO5. explain key terms, principles and issues of food, pharmaceutical and biomedical manufacturing, including physical processes, GMP related issues, aspects of marketing and clinical trials
LO6. analyse production requirements and determine appropriate manufacturing process stages for a given food or biomedical product.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No significant changes have been made since this unit was last offered. I have updated the date for the assessments. I will prepare rubric for each assessment (presentation and report).

Disclaimer

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Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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Responding to student feedback

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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