SCIE10004 Human Sciences: From Cells to Societies
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is SCIE10004 hard?
SCIE10004: Easier. #10 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, First-year subject.
What you learn
How evolutionary biology, physiology, psychology and geography each study humans, applied to one real question.
After it you can
- Compare how four disciplines study humans
- Communicate contrasting approaches in writing
- Analyse one question from several scientific angles
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Tests 40%, Assignments 60%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2023–2025)
- Widely seen as a low-effort WAM booster that suits a filler or breadth slot.
- The open-book quizzes are easy to score highly on, but recent reviewers say you must watch lectures because some questions use lecture-only details.
- The 2000-word essay is worth about 60%. Marking views are split, and some found the guidance and feedback vague, so don't leave it late.
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Quick answers
- When is SCIE10004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking SCIE10004?
- No prerequisites.
- Does SCIE10004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 40%, Assignments 60%.
- Is SCIE10004 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Widely seen as a low-effort WAM booster that suits a filler or breadth slot.
- What do students say about SCIE10004?
- Widely seen as a low-effort WAM booster that suits a filler or breadth slot. The open-book quizzes are easy to score highly on, but recent reviewers say you must watch lectures because some questions use lecture-only details. The 2000-word essay is worth about 60%. Marking views are split, and some found the guidance and feedback vague, so don't leave it late.
- How many class hours a week does SCIE10004 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take SCIE10004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, 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 SCIE10004?
- 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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