CHEM20026 Principles of Chemical Biology
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 4 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is CHEM20026 hard?
CHEM20026: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The chemistry behind processes in living cells, and the chemical tools used to study them.
After it you can
- Explain biological processes at the molecular level
- Interpret biological data using chemistry
- Explain key analysis methods in chemical biology
What you need first
CHEM10004 or CHEM10006
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 10%, Projects 20%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is CHEM20026 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CHEM20026?
- Needs CHEM10004 or CHEM10006.
- Does CHEM20026 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 10%, Projects 20%, Final exam 70%.
- How many class hours a week does CHEM20026 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take CHEM20026 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 CHEM20026?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CHEM30018.
- Can I rate CHEM20026?
- 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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