SCIE10010 Science Skills Foundations
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 5 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is SCIE10010 hard?
SCIE10010: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 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
Hands-on science skills: lab and field safety, writing short reports, ethics, and a practical exam to finish.
After it you can
- Work safely in the lab and the field
- Write clear short scientific reports
- Discuss ethical issues in science
What you need first
admission to B-SCIEXTD
Take in the same semester or earlier
SCIE10006 or SCIE10008 or SCIE10009
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%
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Quick answers
- When is SCIE10010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking SCIE10010?
- Needs admission to B-SCIEXTD. Must be taken before or alongside it: SCIE10006 or SCIE10008 or SCIE10009.
- Does SCIE10010 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Assignments 10%, Reports and essays 30%, Presentations 20%, Final exam 40%.
- How many class hours a week does SCIE10010 have?
- 5 h a week in class
- Can I take SCIE10010 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after SCIE10010?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example SCIE10007.
- Can I rate SCIE10010?
- 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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