BIOL10006 Systems Biology

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

Is BIOL10006 hard?

BIOL10006: About average. Taught away from Parkville, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: 6 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Cells, plant and animal systems, biodiversity and human impact on life, with hands-on lab work.

After it you can

What you need first

None

What it leads to

Careers

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

How it’s assessed

Tests 20%, Reports and essays 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 40%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is BIOL10006 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking BIOL10006?
No prerequisites.
Does BIOL10006 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Reports and essays 10%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 40%.
How many class hours a week does BIOL10006 have?
6 h a week in class
Can I take BIOL10006 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after BIOL10006?
2 subjects need it first, for example AGRI20044, MAST20031.
Can I rate BIOL10006?
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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