ANAT30008 Viscera and Visceral Systems
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
- About 6 class hours a week
Is ANAT30008 hard?
ANAT30008: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, Final exam 80%, 6 class hours a week.
What you learn
Anatomy of the internal organs in the head and neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis, including cadaver dissection.
After it you can
- Dissect a cadaver to expose internal organs
- Identify organs on specimens and medical images
- Explain the clinical relevance of body regions
What you need first
ANAT20006 or BIOM20002
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Final exam 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2017–2025)
- Most found it well run and enjoyable, with an H1 achievable if you keep up, though it is still content-heavy.
- Compared with ANAT30007, several felt it is more demanding because organs, nerves and vessels interlink.
- The theory exam is usually seen as harder than the practical exam; leave enough time for short answers.
- Practicals are more self-directed than in ANAT30007, so attend every week and take initiative. Learn slide details, not just the big picture.
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Quick answers
- When is ANAT30008 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANAT30008?
- Needs ANAT20006 or BIOM20002.
- Does ANAT30008 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Final exam 80%.
- Is ANAT30008 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most found it well run and enjoyable, with an H1 achievable if you keep up, though it is still content-heavy.
- What do students say about ANAT30008?
- Most found it well run and enjoyable, with an H1 achievable if you keep up, though it is still content-heavy. Compared with ANAT30007, several felt it is more demanding because organs, nerves and vessels interlink. The theory exam is usually seen as harder than the practical exam; leave enough time for short answers.
- How many class hours a week does ANAT30008 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take ANAT30008 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate ANAT30008?
- 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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