PATH20003 Experimental Pathology
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 20%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is PATH20003 hard?
PATH20003: About average. Makes it easier: Final exam only 20%. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Lab and workshop work using the practical methods scientists use to study disease.
After it you can
- Run basic pathology lab techniques
- Record lab results and draw conclusions from data
- Describe the main areas of pathology
What you need first
None
Take in the same semester or earlier
PATH20001
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 80%, Final exam 20%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 9 students on StudentVIP (2018–2024)
- Since 2021, most reviewers found it poorly coordinated, with late or unhelpful feedback and slow communication.
- Reports and lab books are marked harshly, and marking depends heavily on your demonstrator.
- The pracs themselves are interesting and give a good taste of lab pathology.
- Several reviewers suggest BCMB20005 as a better-run alternative for lab skills.
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Quick answers
- When is PATH20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PATH20003?
- No prerequisites. Must be taken before or alongside it: PATH20001.
- Does PATH20003 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 20% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 80%, Final exam 20%.
- Is PATH20003 hard?
- From 9 student reviews on StudentVIP: Since 2021, most reviewers found it poorly coordinated, with late or unhelpful feedback and slow communication.
- What do students say about PATH20003?
- Since 2021, most reviewers found it poorly coordinated, with late or unhelpful feedback and slow communication. Reports and lab books are marked harshly, and marking depends heavily on your demonstrator. The pracs themselves are interesting and give a good taste of lab pathology.
- How many class hours a week does PATH20003 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take PATH20003 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after PATH20003?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example MIIM30015, PATH30002.
- Can I rate PATH20003?
- 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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