BIOL30001 Reproductive Physiology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3.5 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is BIOL30001 hard?
BIOL30001: About average. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
How reproduction works in humans and animals, reproductive disorders and assisted reproduction technology.
After it you can
- Compare male and female reproductive systems
- Explain how hormones control reproduction
- Search and critique reproductive biology research
What you need first
25 points from BCMB20002, BIOM20001, BIOM20002, CEDB20003, GENE20001, MAST20031, PHYS20008, PHYS20009, ZOOL20005, ZOOL20006
- BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
- BIOM20002 Human Structure and Function
- CEDB20003 Fundamentals of Cell Biology
- GENE20001 Foundations of Genetics and Genomics
- MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data
- PHYS20008 Human Physiology
- PHYS20009 Research-Based Physiology
- ZOOL20005 Animal Structure and Function
- ZOOL20006 Comparative Animal Physiology
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 8 students on StudentVIP (2014–2024)
- Very content-heavy and demanding, but many call it one of their favourite subjects thanks to engaging lecturers.
- Weekly quizzes and the MST are seen as relatively easy marks; keeping up with lectures helps.
- Recent reviewers (2023-2024) found the final exam tough, with application and scenario questions and big long-answer questions.
- Attending lectures in person and using extra resources (e.g. videos) to understand the basics is recommended.
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Quick answers
- When is BIOL30001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BIOL30001?
- Needs 25 points from BCMB20002, BIOM20001, BIOM20002, CEDB20003, GENE20001, MAST20031, PHYS20008, PHYS20009, ZOOL20005, ZOOL20006.
- Does BIOL30001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 30%, Tests 20%, Final exam 50%.
- Is BIOL30001 hard?
- From 8 student reviews on StudentVIP: Very content-heavy and demanding, but many call it one of their favourite subjects thanks to engaging lecturers.
- What do students say about BIOL30001?
- Very content-heavy and demanding, but many call it one of their favourite subjects thanks to engaging lecturers. Weekly quizzes and the MST are seen as relatively easy marks; keeping up with lectures helps. Recent reviewers (2023-2024) found the final exam tough, with application and scenario questions and big long-answer questions.
- How many class hours a week does BIOL30001 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take BIOL30001 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 BIOL30001?
- 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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