CHEM2523 Chemistry of Biological Molecules (University of Sydney): rated 4.1/5 overall across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
CHEM2523 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Chemistry Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 生物分子化学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemistry Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
All known life is based on four extraordinary families of molecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and the nucleic acids. While the chemistry of these molecules within living cells is the subject of biochemistry, this unit of study explores the chemistry beyond that of normal biological function to provide the foundations for drug design, development of bio-sensors and programmed self-assembly.
CHEM2523 has 4 scored reviews: overall 4.1/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.1/5).
On Reddit: "Chem2523 I was hopeless at chem before taking this unit as an elective. Consists 3 different rotating lecturers who can break down really complex concepts enough for a toddler to understand"
On Reddit: "I diddnt do either i did chem2523 which I found way easier. But I would say that chem2522 is probably easier, it has similar sturcutre as chem1b with the tutorial quizzes which the other ones don't have. The selective ones covers less ground so it would be easier to study for. H…"
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Q: Is CHEM2523 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 4.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHEM2523, and when is it offered?
A: CHEM2523 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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