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Current Genetics: Cells and Development (GENE90020) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
GENE20001 Foundations of Genetics and Genomics
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOL20001 Evolution: Making Sense Of Life
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOM20001 Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

It is desirable that students have completed at least one 12.5pt 3rd year subject involving engagement with research literature in Biology.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 8 February 2026