BIOM30002 Biomedicine: Molecule to Malady
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 55%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is BIOM30002 hard?
BIOM30002: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Six diseases studied end to end, from normal body function and causes to diagnosis, treatment and public health.
After it you can
- Describe the molecular and cell-level causes of diseases
- Link how a disease works to how it is diagnosed and treated
- Explain why complex diseases need a team of specialties
What you need first
BIOM20001 and BIOM20002
How it’s assessed
Tests 30%, Assignments 15%, Final exam 55%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2017–2026)
- Covers about five diseases in depth, from molecular cause to clinical care, with a strong immunology thread. Most reviewers found the content interesting and the subject well organised.
- Assessment is two MSTs, a group poster and a short-answer exam that needs real depth. Revision material and MST review sessions were praised in 2026.
- Lecture quality varies by topic, and 2023-2025 reviews mention little feedback on the poster and exam. Your group partly decides the poster mark.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is BIOM30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking BIOM30002?
- Needs BIOM20001 and BIOM20002.
- Does BIOM30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 55% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 30%, Assignments 15%, Final exam 55%.
- Is BIOM30002 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Covers about five diseases in depth, from molecular cause to clinical care, with a strong immunology thread. Most reviewers found the content interesting and the subject well organised.
- What do students say about BIOM30002?
- Covers about five diseases in depth, from molecular cause to clinical care, with a strong immunology thread. Most reviewers found the content interesting and the subject well organised. Assessment is two MSTs, a group poster and a short-answer exam that needs real depth. Revision material and MST review sessions were praised in 2026. Lecture quality varies by topic, and 2023-2025 reviews mention little feedback on the poster and exam. Your group partly decides the poster mark.
- How many class hours a week does BIOM30002 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take BIOM30002 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate BIOM30002?
- 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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