SCIE10006 Science Knowledge Foundations: Biology
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 5 class hours a week
Is SCIE10006 hard?
SCIE10006: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Core biology for the Extended science degree: cells, genes, body systems and life, taught in small seminars.
After it you can
- Explain key ideas about cells and genes
- Describe how body systems work together
- Build a base for first-year biology
What you need first
admission to B-SCIEXTD
Take in the same semester or earlier
SCIE10010
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Laboratory scientist, Zoologist, Veterinarian, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is SCIE10006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking SCIE10006?
- Needs admission to B-SCIEXTD. Must be taken before or alongside it: SCIE10010.
- Does SCIE10006 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does SCIE10006 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take SCIE10006 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after SCIE10006?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example SCIE10007.
- Can I rate SCIE10006?
- 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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