Human Physiology

Enhance your understanding of how the body functions

Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The principal level of focus of physiology is at the functional level of organs and systems.

Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study, with anatomy being the study of form, and physiology the study of function. You can also choose to strengthen your appreciation of the connections between psychological and physiological aspects of human health, by combining with another discipline area, such as Psychology.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses3

Plus 1 x First 8-unit Major8

Plus 1 x Second 8-unit Major Plus 5 x Electives
Or 13 x Electives13

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CSC1402Foundation Computing

STA2300Data Analysis

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

Or

CMS1100Communicating in the Sciences1

Human Physiology:

BIO1101Biology 1

BIO1203Human Anatomy and Physiology

BIO2118Human Physiology and Pharmacology 1

BIO2218Human Physiology and Pharmacology 2

BIO3101Human Physiology and Pharmacology in Disease 1

BIO3201Human Physiology and Pharmacology in Disease 2

Plus two from the following:

BIO1204Introduction to Biomedical Sciences

BIO3333Cardiorespiratory and Sports Physiology

BIO3620Physiology and Pathophysiology 1

BIO3630Physiology and Pathophysiology 1

Footnotes

1 Students can study CMS1000 externally instead of CMS1100 in Semester 3.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA)
• Recommended prior study: Mathematics B, Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• A-level Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Multi-strand Science or equivalent, depending on major selected

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.