PHRM30002 Drugs Affecting the Nervous System
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 55%
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PHRM30002 hard?
PHRM30002: Harder. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it takes a lot of time.
What you learn
How drugs act on the brain and nerves to treat mood disorders, addiction, pain, epilepsy and brain diseases.
After it you can
- Explain drug treatments for common brain disorders
- Discuss effects of medical and recreational drugs
- Show how understanding disease guides new drugs
What you need first
PHRM20001 or the subject coordinator’s permission
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Biochemist, Chemical engineer, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 9%, Assignments 6%, Tests 30%, Final exam 55%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2018–2025)
- Well coordinated, with engaging lectures that reviewers recommend attending.
- Content heavy, especially in the first weeks. The later weeks focus on applications.
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Quick answers
- When is PHRM30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PHRM30002?
- Needs PHRM20001 or the subject coordinator’s permission.
- Does PHRM30002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 55% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 9%, Assignments 6%, Tests 30%, Final exam 55%.
- Is PHRM30002 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Well coordinated, with engaging lectures that reviewers recommend attending.
- What do students say about PHRM30002?
- Well coordinated, with engaging lectures that reviewers recommend attending. Content heavy, especially in the first weeks. The later weeks focus on applications.
- How many class hours a week does PHRM30002 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHRM30002 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 PHRM30002?
- 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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