BCMB30012 Current Advances in Molecular Science
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 45%
- 15% group work
Is BCMB30012 hard?
BCMB30012: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
Reading and critiquing current research in biochemistry and molecular biology, and presenting it to different audiences.
After it you can
- Judge whether an experiment is valid and ethical
- Critique a published paper in writing and in talks
- Explain research to different audiences
What you need first
BCMB20002 or BIOM20001
Take in the same semester or earlier
BCMB20005 or GENE20004
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Tests 10%, Presentations 25%, Final exam 45%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2021–2024)
- Most reviewers would not recommend it unless it is required for the BCMB major.
- Each week covers a different research area with a different teacher, so content can feel vague and teaching quality inconsistent.
- Written assignments are time-consuming for their weight; MST and exam averages were reportedly around 60-70%, so focus on lecture content.
- The group paper presentation is the easiest assessment and reportedly scores well.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is BCMB30012 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BCMB30012?
- Needs BCMB20002 or BIOM20001. Must be taken before or alongside it: BCMB20005 or GENE20004.
- Does BCMB30012 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Tests 10%, Presentations 25%, Final exam 45%.
- Is BCMB30012 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers would not recommend it unless it is required for the BCMB major.
- What do students say about BCMB30012?
- Most reviewers would not recommend it unless it is required for the BCMB major. Each week covers a different research area with a different teacher, so content can feel vague and teaching quality inconsistent. Written assignments are time-consuming for their weight; MST and exam averages were reportedly around 60-70%, so focus on lecture content.
- Can I take BCMB30012 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate BCMB30012?
- 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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