ZOOL20006 Comparative Animal Physiology (University of Melbourne): rated 3.6/5 overall across 22 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
ZOOL20006 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Zoology. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 比较动物生理学
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Zoology
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This lecture and laboratory-based subject aims to give students a solid foundation in basic physiological processes in animals, with a focus on the different ways in which animals are adapted to their environments. Particular emphasis will be placed on marine and desert animals, and the integrati.
ZOOL20006 has 22 scored reviews: overall 3.6/5 · usefulness 3.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 8 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.3 stars); 14 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "I got 80. Probably the most difficult subject I’ve taken by far because you’re introduced to a lot of new skills, but also the most rewarding. I’ve learned valuable skills such as abstract writing, looking up and referencing literature, and writing reports etc. If you have a que…"
On Reddit: "It's a bit hard to score a H1 and it will be frustrating sometimes but it's doable"
The course panel on UniMelb Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is ZOOL20006 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 22 reviews: usefulness 3.3/5, overall 3.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches ZOOL20006, and when is it offered?
A: ZOOL20006 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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