NEUR3905 Neuroscience across the Lifespan (Advanced) (University of Sydney): rated 2.9/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
NEUR3905 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: 生命周期神经科学（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Department of Medical Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
This unit is designed to explore the intricate processes of brain development, neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, and neurodegeneration across the human lifespan. In the first module, students will learn about the stages of brain development during embryogenesis, understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that guide neural induction and patterning.
NEUR3905 has 3 scored reviews: overall 2.9/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 1.8/5).
On Reddit: "Did Neur3905 🙃 very content heavy, and ngl, lectures weren't fantastic. I did well, but mostly self taught and would not take it again haha..."
On Reddit: "Took Phsi and Neuro to third year, Phsi is boring, except for Phsi3910, reproductive bc loved the lecturer and what I was learning. Neur is hard, but interesting. Both Neur3905 (neuroanat), Neur3906 (neurophsi) were a fat fat pain. Moral, pick what you enjoy, not what you think …"
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Q: Is NEUR3905 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 2.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches NEUR3905, and when is it offered?
A: NEUR3905 is taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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