ANSC20003 Topics in Animal Health
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ANSC20003 hard?
ANSC20003: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Animal disease and health management: zoonoses, biosecurity, outbreaks, diagnosis and disease control.
After it you can
- Explain how diseases arise, inflame and heal
- Apply biosecurity strategies on farms
- Describe how animal diseases are diagnosed and treated
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 35%, Tests 15%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ANSC20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANSC20003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ANSC20003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 35%, Tests 15%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ANSC20003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ANSC20003 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 ANSC20003?
- 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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