NEUR30005 Developmental Neurobiology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 65%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is NEUR30005 hard?
NEUR30005: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 65%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How a sheet of cells in the embryo grows into a working brain with connected neurons.
After it you can
- Describe the main steps of nervous system development
- Explain how faulty development causes neural defects
- Judge the strengths and limits of research methods
What you need first
(CEDB30002 or NEUR30003) or BIOM20001
- CEDB30002 Principles of Cell Biology
- NEUR30003 Principles of Neuroscience
- BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
How it’s assessed
Tests 15%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 65%
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Quick answers
- When is NEUR30005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking NEUR30005?
- Needs (CEDB30002 or NEUR30003) or BIOM20001.
- Does NEUR30005 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 65% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 15%, Reports and essays 20%, Final exam 65%.
- How many class hours a week does NEUR30005 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take NEUR30005 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 NEUR30005?
- 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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