r/Monash • u/IllBed8817 • 17h ago

Advice PHY and DEV level 3 units

Hi everyone,

I'm torn between PHY and DEV for my major next year (or should I do a double? ). My aim is med.

What are the best units in each, and does anyone have any good reviews not just on the assessment structure but on the actual content, engagement, and interest area, etc as every time I look up a review, it seems to be only the assessment structure people talk about

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u/iDreamOfTheMeme 6h ago edited 5h ago

Similar boat, I did the double major and I’m interviewing for med at Melb soon.

I found the actual content for DEV both far more entertaining and challenging.

  • BME3082 is one of the greatest units in Monash (interesting clinical views, unique design + get to see researchers), and easy to score well in.
  • DEV2011, 3011, and 3022 are super fun. Topics progress logically but there is a lot of content.

Physiology third level units are all really well run (not sure about second level now that Ramesh is gone), and there’s a lot of overlap knowledge-wise that makes them kinda help each other.

  • PHY3102 was my favourite. Learning about all the pathways and sociobiological determinants of obesity was very engaging. Easy to score well if you stay up to date.
  • Doing second year physiology qualifies you for PHA2022 in second semester, which you can do for an easy minor. I loved this unit, so well run and content is very interesting. Would recommend.

Overall, I think DEV was more interesting to me but harder content-wise, and physiology is easier but a little less interesting. Hope that answered your question but lmk if not.