MIIM30015 Techniques in Immunology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 5 class hours a week
- 23% group work
Is MIIM30015 hard?
MIIM30015: Harder. #24 on the hardest list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (3 reviews), Reviewers say it takes a lot of time, 5 class hours a week.
What you learn
Lab-based capstone: immunology lab methods and a research project you present in talks and reports.
After it you can
- Run flow cytometry and other immune cell assays
- Design an experiment with proper controls
- Keep lab records and present your findings
What you need first
(MIIM20001 or BCMB20002) and (BCMB20005 or GENE20004 or MIIM20002 or PATH20003 or GENE20003) and MIIM30002
- MIIM20001 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology
- BCMB20002 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- BCMB20005 Techniques in Molecular Science
- GENE20004 Applications of Genetics and Genomics
- MIIM20002 Microbes, Infections and Responses
- PATH20003 Experimental Pathology
- MIIM30002 Principles of Immunology
- BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
Can’t be taken together with
- MIIM30013
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 35%, Reports and essays 15%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)
- A lab-based subject with heavy weekly work. Keep up with the practicals and weekly lab notebook, which also helps exam revision.
- Strong hands-on learning, especially flow cytometry and analysis software, though the software takes some getting used to.
- The written exam can be very hard. Marking was also inconsistent between demonstrators.
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Quick answers
- When is MIIM30015 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MIIM30015?
- Needs (MIIM20001 or BCMB20002) and (BCMB20005 or GENE20004 or MIIM20002 or PATH20003 or GENE20003) and MIIM30002.
- Does MIIM30015 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Presentations 35%, Reports and essays 15%, Final exam 50%.
- Is MIIM30015 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: A lab-based subject with heavy weekly work. Keep up with the practicals and weekly lab notebook, which also helps exam revision.
- What do students say about MIIM30015?
- A lab-based subject with heavy weekly work. Keep up with the practicals and weekly lab notebook, which also helps exam revision. Strong hands-on learning, especially flow cytometry and analysis software, though the software takes some getting used to. The written exam can be very hard. Marking was also inconsistent between demonstrators.
- How many class hours a week does MIIM30015 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take MIIM30015 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MIIM30015?
- 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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