ANSC30005 Animal Welfare and Ethics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is ANSC30005 hard?
ANSC30005: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How animals cope with stress and change, how to measure their welfare, and the ethics of using animals.
After it you can
- Assess animal welfare with scientific methods
- Discuss ethical issues in animal use
- Explain how animals respond to stress
What you need first
ANSC20001 or PHYS20008 or ZOOL20006
- ANSC20001 Animal Physiology and Growth
- PHYS20008 Human Physiology
- ZOOL20006 Comparative Animal Physiology
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ANSC30005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking ANSC30005?
- Needs ANSC20001 or PHYS20008 or ZOOL20006.
- Does ANSC30005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ANSC30005 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take ANSC30005 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 ANSC30005?
- 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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