PHYS30009 Experimental Physiology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
- 10% group work
Is PHYS30009 hard?
PHYS30009: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A group research project: pick a question, design and run an experiment, and write it up as a journal paper.
After it you can
- Design an experiment from a research question
- Carry out a four-week experiment as a team
- Write up results like a journal article
What you need first
PHYS20008 and PHYS20009
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 70%, Participation 10%, Assignments 10%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is PHYS30009 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking PHYS30009?
- Needs PHYS20008 and PHYS20009.
- Does PHYS30009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 10%, Reports and essays 70%, Participation 10%, Assignments 10%.
- Can I take PHYS30009 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate PHYS30009?
- 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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