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Physiology
Structure
50 credit points
To obtain a major in Physiology students need to complete:
- 12.5 credit points of Physiology core subjects
- a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Physiology selectives
- a minimum of 25 credit points of Physiology electives
Note:
A Physiology elective may also be selected from the range of biomedical science subjects (requires approval of the major coordinator)
Physiology core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS30010 | Advanced Human Physiology | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
Physiology selectives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS30009 | Experimental Physiology | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
| PHYS30011 | Clinical and Translational Physiology | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
| PHYS30012 | Physiology: Adapting to Challenges | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
Physiology electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT30007 | Human Locomotor Systems | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
| ANAT30008 | Viscera and Visceral Systems | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
| BIOM30003 | Biomedical Science Research Project |
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Semester 1 (Early-Start)
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Semester 2 (Early-Start)
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12.5 |
| BIOL30001 | Reproductive Physiology | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
| NEUR30002 | Neurophysiology: Neurons and Circuits | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
| NEUR30003 | Principles of Neuroscience | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
| NEUR30004 | Complex Functions in Neuroscience | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
| PATH30001 | Mechanisms of Human Disease | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
| PHRM30003 | Drug Treatment of Disease | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
| PHYS30009 | Experimental Physiology | Semester 1 |
12.5 |
| PHYS30011 | Clinical and Translational Physiology | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
| PHYS30012 | Physiology: Adapting to Challenges | Semester 2 |
12.5 |
Notes
This major is available to new generation Bachelor of Science students (B-SCI) and Bachelor of Biomedicine students. It is also available to Bachelor of Science students who commenced prior to 2008. The published structure of this major includes subjects available in the current year. Pre-2008 Bachelor of Science students who completed one or more Level 3 science subjects towards this major prior to 2010 should contact the Science Student Centre for advice on appropriate subjects to complete this major.
A quota has been applied to 3 optional subjects in this major.
Last updated: 1 March 2023