Human Structure and Function // Structure
Human Structure and Function
Contact information
Coordinator
A/Prof Simon Murray
Department of Anatomy and Physiology
Coordinator
Email: ssmurray@unimelb.edu.au
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Future students:
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Structure
50 credit points
To obtain a major in Human Structure and Function students need to complete:
- 25 credit points of Human Structure and Function core subjects
- a minimum of 25 credit points of Human Structure and Function electives
Human Structure and Function core subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT30007 | Human Locomotor Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ANAT30008 | Viscera and Visceral Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Human Structure and Function electives
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEUR30005 | Developmental Neurobiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CEDB30003 | Developmental Biology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| OPTO30007 | Visual Neuroscience | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PATH30001 | Mechanisms of Human Disease | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NEUR30003 | Principles of Neuroscience | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| NEUR30002 | Neurophysiology: Neurons and Circuits | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PATH30002 | Techniques for Investigation of Disease | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOM30003 | Biomedical Science Research Project |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (Off Campus)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Off Campus)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Off Campus)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYS30010 | Advanced Human Physiology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYS30011 | Clinical and Translational Physiology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PHYS30012 | Physiology: Adapting to Challenges | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Notes
A quota has been applied to both core subjects in this major. Please refer to the School of Biomedical Science website for further information on the quota selection criteria and process. It is recommended that students plan for a back-up choice of major in case they are not selected to enrol in these subjects. Preference is given to students in this major who have already successfully completed one of the core subjects.
Last updated: 12 March 2025