CEDB30002 Principles of Cell Biology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 45%
- About 5 class hours a week
- 10% group work
Is CEDB30002 hard?
CEDB30002: About average. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The molecular machinery behind how cells organise, move, signal and control genes, and why it matters in medicine.
After it you can
- Explain gene regulation and cell signalling
- Analyse imaging data with software
- Design experiments on cell function
What you need first
BCMB20002 or CEDB20003 or GENE20001 or BIOM20001
- BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- CEDB20003 Fundamentals of Cell Biology
- GENE20001 Foundations of Genetics and Genomics
- BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
What it leads to
- CEDB30003 Experimental Developmental Biology
- NEUR30005 Developmental Neurobiology
- PHYS30012 Physiology: Adapting to Challenges
Can’t be taken together with
- BCMB30003
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 25%, Final exam 45%
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Quick answers
- When is CEDB30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CEDB30002?
- Needs BCMB20002 or CEDB20003 or GENE20001 or BIOM20001.
- Does CEDB30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 45% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 25%, Final exam 45%.
- How many class hours a week does CEDB30002 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take CEDB30002 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.
- What can I take after CEDB30002?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example CEDB30003, NEUR30005, PHYS30012.
- Can I rate CEDB30002?
- 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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