PHY3171 Cardiovascular physiology and disease (Monash University): rated 4.2/5 overall across 21 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
PHY3171 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physiology. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 心血管生理学与疾病
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physiology
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
PHY3171 has 21 scored reviews: overall 4.2/5 · usefulness 4.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.5 stars); 17 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.2/5).
On Reddit: "For phy3171 i would say that it is content heavy but not horrible. The in semester tests allow you to bring in a cheatsheet so if you stick the trickier details to remember you’re all good. Theres also no exam you just need to write a report on a new treatment and determine if i…"
On Reddit: "I'd love to go in-depth but I'm way too busy. In short... * Can definitely recommend PHY3171 (Cardio), PHY3202 (Nutrition / Metabolism), and PHY3072 (Exercise). I've done / doing these units at the moment. Very possible to do well extremely well. Averages for assessments have be…"
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Q: Is PHY3171 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 21 reviews: usefulness 4.5/5, overall 4.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHY3171, and when is it offered?
A: PHY3171 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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