GENE30005 Human and Medical Genetics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 15% group work
Is GENE30005 hard?
GENE30005: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Human genetics and health: genetic disease, cancer, ageing, genetic counselling and the ethics involved.
After it you can
- Explain how genes and environment shape traits
- Compare ways to find genetic causes of disease
- Discuss ethical issues in human genetics
What you need first
GENE20001
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Laboratory scientist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 15%, Tests 30%, Projects 15%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is GENE30005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking GENE30005?
- Needs GENE20001.
- Does GENE30005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 15%, Tests 30%, Projects 15%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does GENE30005 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take GENE30005 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 GENE30005?
- 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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