BIOM10002 Exploring Biomedicine
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 45%
- About 4 class hours a week
Is BIOM10002 hard?
BIOM10002: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (5 reviews), First-year subject.
What you learn
Big ideas in biology, like evolution and how body systems are controlled, applied to human health and disease.
After it you can
- Explain how cells build up into organs and body systems
- Link core biology ideas to real diseases
- Find research papers and present science clearly
What you need first
BIOM10001
What it leads to
- BIOL20001 Evolution: Making Sense Of Life
- BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
- BIOM20002 Human Structure and Function
- BOTA20001 Green Planet: Plants and the Environment
- BOTA20002 Plant Biodiversity
- BOTA20004 Flora of Victoria
- ECOL20003 Ecology
- EVSC20004 Blue Planet - Intro to Marine Biology
- FOOD20006 Food Microbiology and Safety
- GENE20001 Foundations of Genetics and Genomics
- GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics
- MAST20031 Analysis of Biological Data
- PHRM20001 Pharmacology: How Drugs Work
- VETS20019 Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- ZOOL20005 Animal Structure and Function
- ZOOL20006 Comparative Animal Physiology
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Assignments 35%, Projects 10%, Final exam 45%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2022–2025)
- Every reviewer (2022-2025) found the first six weeks a dull repeat of first-semester biology, and the second half on biomedical topics much more interesting.
- The assignments teach research skills like literature reviews. The final exam was called fair or easy, but it tests things only covered in workshops, so attend them.
- A 2025 reviewer said instructions for the poster and video task were very unclear, while the written assignment had clear guidance.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is BIOM10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BIOM10002?
- Needs BIOM10001.
- Does BIOM10002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Assignments 35%, Projects 10%, Final exam 45%.
- Is BIOM10002 hard?
- From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: Every reviewer (2022-2025) found the first six weeks a dull repeat of first-semester biology, and the second half on biomedical topics much more interesting.
- What do students say about BIOM10002?
- Every reviewer (2022-2025) found the first six weeks a dull repeat of first-semester biology, and the second half on biomedical topics much more interesting. The assignments teach research skills like literature reviews. The final exam was called fair or easy, but it tests things only covered in workshops, so attend them. A 2025 reviewer said instructions for the poster and video task were very unclear, while the written assignment had clear guidance.
- How many class hours a week does BIOM10002 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take BIOM10002 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after BIOM10002?
- 16 subjects need it first, for example BIOL20001, BIOM20001, BIOM20002, BOTA20001.
- Can I rate BIOM10002?
- 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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