BMS1052 Human neurobiology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS1052 Human neurobiology is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 10 units, leading on to 22 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for BMS1052. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before BMS1052
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BMS1052
10 units list BMS1052 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- BME2032Biomedical industry based learningNo reviews yet
- BMS2031Human physiologyNo reviews yet
- BMS3031Molecular mechanisms of diseaseNo reviews yet
- BMS3052Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human diseaseNo reviews yet
- PHY3012Integrative neuroscienceNo reviews yet
- PHY3072Exercise physiology No reviews yet
- PHY3111Sensory and cognitive neuroscienceNo reviews yet
- PHY3171Cardiovascular physiology and diseaseNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degree programs)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
Overview
This unit consists of an introduction to human nervous system which ranges in scope from the operations of individual nerve cells at the molecular level to the generation of complex cognitive behaviours. The unit will provide you with an essential overview of the human nervous system and it will also serve as a foundation for more specialised studies in neurobiology or cognitive science.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
Assessment
- Theory tests (in-semester) Two tests, each ~45 minutes.Quiz / Test35%
- Theory examination (scheduled final assessment) ~30 minutesExamination25%
- Group practical work and presentationPresentation35%
- Personal and Professional Development Module (PPDP)Written5%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the structure and function of the human nervous system, with a focus on cell signalling and neural communication.
- 2
Explain how neural circuits enable sensory processing, motor control, autonomic control, and cognition.
- 3
Describe the key stages in nervous system development, including its capacity for change through learning, regeneration and repair.
- 4
Analyse how neural function and behaviour are affected by genetics, environment, and drugs.
- 5
Demonstrate basic skills in collecting, analysing, interpreting, and presenting scientific data.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops20 hours
- Laboratories10 hours
- Lectures-
6 hours of teacher directed study per week, including lectures, workshops and/or laboratories.
6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Total per week = 12 hours.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Renee Rogers
- Associate Professor Nicholas Price
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Renee Rogers
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS1052?
BMS1052 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMS1052?
BMS1052 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 10 units, including BME2032, BMS2031, BMS3031, BMS3052, PHY3012 and PHY3072. Those lead on to 22 units in all.
When is BMS1052 offered?
In 2026, BMS1052 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is BMS1052?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BMS1052 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.