PHYS30010 Advanced Human Physiology
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PHYS30010 hard?
PHYS30010: About average. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A deeper look at key body systems, combining them to answer clinical and real-life physiology questions.
After it you can
- Explain how body systems combine in complex functions
- Predict how the body copes with clinical or extreme stress
- Work in a group to build a shared answer
What you need first
BIOM20002 or PHYS20008
Take in the same semester or earlier
PHYS20009
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Biochemist, Microbiologist, Zoologist, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2021–2026)
- After the first weeks, each week has a different guest lecturer on narrow topics, so it feels quite unlike second-year physiology.
- The challenge questions carry heavy weight. Many reviewers found the marking vague, inconsistent and short on feedback.
- Studying with a group for the weekly quizzes and challenge questions is strongly recommended and allowed.
- Opinions are split: some loved it and got H1s, but 2025-2026 reviews were mostly negative. Think twice if taking it only as an elective.
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Quick answers
- When is PHYS30010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PHYS30010?
- Needs BIOM20002 or PHYS20008. Must be taken before or alongside it: PHYS20009.
- Does PHYS30010 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Final exam 40%.
- Is PHYS30010 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: After the first weeks, each week has a different guest lecturer on narrow topics, so it feels quite unlike second-year physiology.
- What do students say about PHYS30010?
- After the first weeks, each week has a different guest lecturer on narrow topics, so it feels quite unlike second-year physiology. The challenge questions carry heavy weight. Many reviewers found the marking vague, inconsistent and short on feedback. Studying with a group for the weekly quizzes and challenge questions is strongly recommended and allowed.
- How many class hours a week does PHYS30010 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHYS30010 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after PHYS30010?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example PHYS30011.
- Can I rate PHYS30010?
- 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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