BCMB30004 Cell Signalling and Neurochemistry
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 45%
- About 2 class hours a week
Is BCMB30004 hard?
BCMB30004: Harder. Makes it easier: Only 2 class hours a week. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (6 reviews).
What you learn
How cells send and receive signals via hormones and neurotransmitters, and how this goes wrong in disease.
After it you can
- Explain how receptors pass signals into the cell
- Plan experiments on faulty signalling in disease
- Analyse signalling proteins on computer
What you need first
BCMB20002 or BIOM20001
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Chemical engineer, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 35%, Tests 20%, Final exam 45%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2016–2025)
- Interesting but challenging; some topics are dry and take time to grasp.
- MSTs were often described as tricky, while the final exam was generally considered fair.
- Written assignments are relatively easy marks, especially if you attend the related workshops.
- Usually seen as well coordinated with helpful lecturers; one 2025 reviewer found tutorials slow and missed in-person lectures.
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Quick answers
- When is BCMB30004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BCMB30004?
- Needs BCMB20002 or BIOM20001.
- Does BCMB30004 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Tests 20%, Final exam 45%.
- Is BCMB30004 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Interesting but challenging; some topics are dry and take time to grasp.
- What do students say about BCMB30004?
- Interesting but challenging; some topics are dry and take time to grasp. MSTs were often described as tricky, while the final exam was generally considered fair. Written assignments are relatively easy marks, especially if you attend the related workshops.
- How many class hours a week does BCMB30004 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take BCMB30004 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate BCMB30004?
- 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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