BCMB30011 Cellular Metabolism and Disease
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 45%
- About 2 class hours a week
Is BCMB30011 hard?
BCMB30011: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2 class hours a week.
What you learn
How the body processes nutrients, what goes wrong in diseases like diabetes and cancer, and how it's studied.
After it you can
- Analyse data to spot changes in metabolism
- Explain how cancer cells change their metabolism
- Critically read research on metabolism in disease
What you need first
BCMB20002 or BIOM20001
What it leads to
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 4 students on StudentVIP (2019–2025)
- Content (e.g. diabetes, cancer metabolism) is widely seen as interesting and relevant to real life.
- Several found assignments and the exam marked to a high standard, making high scores harder than in other BCMB subjects.
- MSTs were generally fair; attend workshops and do the practice questions, as workshop material can reappear in exams.
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Quick answers
- When is BCMB30011 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking BCMB30011?
- Needs BCMB20002 or BIOM20001.
- Does BCMB30011 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 35%, Tests 20%, Final exam 45%.
- Is BCMB30011 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Content (e.g. diabetes, cancer metabolism) is widely seen as interesting and relevant to real life.
- What do students say about BCMB30011?
- Content (e.g. diabetes, cancer metabolism) is widely seen as interesting and relevant to real life. Several found assignments and the exam marked to a high standard, making high scores harder than in other BCMB subjects. MSTs were generally fair; attend workshops and do the practice questions, as workshop material can reappear in exams.
- How many class hours a week does BCMB30011 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take BCMB30011 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after BCMB30011?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example PHYS30012.
- Can I rate BCMB30011?
- 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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