NURS1005 Human Pathophysiology (University of Sydney): rated 3.1/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
NURS1005 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: 人体病理生理学
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Department of Medical Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
In this unit of study, students will explore the pathogenesis of human disease. Using a systems-based approach, the pathophysiology of common illnesses observed in the clinical setting will be examined.
NURS1005 has 3 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.7/5).
On Reddit: "I did NURS1005 last year, it is pretty hard. There are lots of quizzes and an exam so you have to be pretty consistent through the semester"
On Reddit: "The lectures are two one hour lectures a week, instead of the usual weekly two hour lecture. The workshops are all on campus and pretty interactive, whereas the lectures are online and minimally interactive/only if you ask questions. The case study assignment was fine, the quizz…"
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Q: Is NURS1005 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 3.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches NURS1005, and when is it offered?
A: NURS1005 is taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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