MIIM30002 Principles of Immunology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3.5 class hours a week
Is MIIM30002 hard?
MIIM30002: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (10 reviews).
What you learn
How the immune system develops and works, and what happens in autoimmunity, allergy and transplants.
After it you can
- Explain how antibodies and immune cells work
- Explain immune responses to infection and disease
- Interpret experimental evidence in immunology
What you need first
BCMB20002 or MIIM20001
- BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- MIIM20001 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology
- BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 40%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2019–2025)
- Considered one of the hardest subjects, and a big step up from second year. MST averages are often in the 50s-60s.
- Very well coordinated, with revision sessions, MST reviews and help on how to answer short and long answer questions.
- Short and long answer questions are the hardest part. Practise them and link topics across modules.
- Only take it if you are keen on immunology, and keep up weekly. A study group helps.
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Quick answers
- When is MIIM30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MIIM30002?
- Needs BCMB20002 or MIIM20001.
- Does MIIM30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 40%, Quizzes 10%, Final exam 50%.
- Is MIIM30002 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Considered one of the hardest subjects, and a big step up from second year. MST averages are often in the 50s-60s.
- What do students say about MIIM30002?
- Considered one of the hardest subjects, and a big step up from second year. MST averages are often in the 50s-60s. Very well coordinated, with revision sessions, MST reviews and help on how to answer short and long answer questions. Short and long answer questions are the hardest part. Practise them and link topics across modules.
- How many class hours a week does MIIM30002 have?
- 3.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MIIM30002 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 MIIM30002?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example MIIM30003, MIIM30015.
- Can I rate MIIM30002?
- 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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