ANSC30001 Animal Disease Biotechnology 1

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ANSC30001 hard?

ANSC30001: About average. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How animal diseases are caused, spread and diagnosed, with hands-on lab tests like ELISA, PCR and microbiology.

After it you can

What you need first

AGRI20043 or BCMB20002 or BIOM20001

Can’t be taken together with

Careers

Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%, Participation 10%

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Quick answers

When is ANSC30001 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking ANSC30001?
Needs AGRI20043 or BCMB20002 or BIOM20001.
Does ANSC30001 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%, Participation 10%.
How many class hours a week does ANSC30001 have?
5 h a week in class
Can I take ANSC30001 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate ANSC30001?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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