NEUR30007 Auditory Neuroscience
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
- About 3 class hours a week
- 30% group work
Is NEUR30007 hard?
NEUR30007: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own.
What you learn
How the ear and brain handle hearing and balance, and new treatments like cochlear implants.
After it you can
- Describe the structure of the ear and hearing pathways
- Explain how hearing and balance work
- Explain the basis of cochlear implants and gene therapy
What you need first
NEUR30002 or NEUR30003
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2023–2025)
- Highly praised as one of the best organised and most engaging subjects, with a very supportive coordinator.
- The open-book quizzes and short group video are easy marks. A H1 is described as very achievable.
- The final exam is harder: multi-select MCQs and fill-in-the-blanks that test detail, including points only said aloud in lectures.
- Attend tutorials, because the applied content covered there is tested.
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Quick answers
- When is NEUR30007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking NEUR30007?
- Needs NEUR30002 or NEUR30003.
- Does NEUR30007 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Tests 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%.
- Is NEUR30007 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Highly praised as one of the best organised and most engaging subjects, with a very supportive coordinator.
- What do students say about NEUR30007?
- Highly praised as one of the best organised and most engaging subjects, with a very supportive coordinator. The open-book quizzes and short group video are easy marks. A H1 is described as very achievable. The final exam is harder: multi-select MCQs and fill-in-the-blanks that test detail, including points only said aloud in lectures.
- How many class hours a week does NEUR30007 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take NEUR30007 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 NEUR30007?
- 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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