BIOS1171 Neuroscience (University of Sydney): rated 4.6/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
BIOS1171 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Health in Department of Medical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 神经科学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Department of Medical Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This unit of study introduces fundamental concepts of nervous system organisation and function. Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord is studied using models to understand the cortical and subcortical pathways as well as integrating centres that control movements and posture.
BIOS1171 has 6 scored reviews: overall 4.6/5 · usefulness 4.6 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 5 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.6 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.4/5).
On Reddit: "No problem at all! For BIOS1168, they’ve changed the content given now than when i last did this unit where it is now learning about the whole body (the bones, muscles etc.) When i first did this, it was mainly focused on the upper limb but it was in sooo much depth (I’m talking…"
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Q: Is BIOS1171 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: usefulness 4.6/5, overall 4.6/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches BIOS1171, and when is it offered?
A: BIOS1171 is taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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