Physiology

Intended learning outcomes

Graduates of the Physiology Honours program will be able to:

• Summarise and communicate advanced knowledge in their field of physiology and biomedical research in addressing broader scientific or real-world challenges.
• Locate, utilise and synthesise information available in scientific and medical literature and ensure an understanding of experimental data in order to construct a rational scientific argument.
• Assess and evaluate the power and limitations of different methodologies and approaches in addressing scientific questions and inquiry.
• Design experiments and select appropriate statistical analyses to address a research question(s).
• Apply skills in project implementation by designing and conducting a research project using advanced and modern biomedical research technical skills and techniques. Apply their advanced knowledge to solving real-world challenges or broader scientific questions in their research projects.
• Articulate scientific explanations of physiological concepts, theories and research findings, and communicate these ideas effectively to various audiences in both written and oral formats.
• Apply principles of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship, including identifying and following the principles of ethical conduct of research with animals and humans.
• Demonstrate proficiency in time management for completion of scientific tasks against set deadlines.
• Work effectively independently, and collaboratively under supervision within a research team.