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305898 v.1 Human Biology Major


Introduction

This major provides broad-based studies in human biology providing specialisations in applied human structure and function. It emphasises the development of laboratory skills and an understanding of the scientific process. Graduates are able to access and critically evaluate scientific literature and are competent communicators in oral and written presentations. Further study may lead to careers in research or teaching human biology in secondary schools.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
1643 v.6   Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0
302364 v.1   Measurement in Laboratory Science 131 1.0 12.5
4715 v.5   Medical Laboratory Science 131 5.0 25.0
7076 v.5   Chemistry 123 5.0 25.0
7713 v.7   Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
1373 v.5   Statistics 121 3.0 12.5
1644 v.7   Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0
302467 v.2   Introduction to Microbiology 132 3.0 12.5
7077 v.5   Chemistry 124 5.0 25.0
7842 v.5   Medical Laboratory Science 132 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

   
7671 v.8   Anatomy 231 6.0 25.0
8472 v.11   Physiology 231 5.0 25.0
8804 v.8   Biochemistry 231 5.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

   
7689 v.8   Anatomy 232 5.0 25.0
8363 v.6   Biochemistry 232 5.0 25.0
8846 v.7   Physiology 232 5.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

   
6937 v.5   Research Project 334 5.0 25.0
      SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
7687 v.8   Histology 231 5.0 25.0
302488 v.1   Molecular Genetics 231 5.0 25.0
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
7673 v.8   Histology 232 5.0 25.0
11599 v.2   Genetics 232 5.0 25.0
302436 v.1   Immunobiology 232 3.0 12.5
302487 v.1   Cytogenetics 232 3.0 12.5
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
12647 v.2   Human Evolution 331 5.0 25.0
301282 v.2   Anatomical Techniques 331 5.0 25.0
301289 v.2   Environmental Physiology 331 5.0 25.0
301299 v.2   Pathophysiology 331 5.0 25.0
301301 v.2   Work Physiology 331 5.0 25.0
307080 v.1   Applied Anatomy 331 5.0 25.0
           
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
12648 v.2   Human Evolution 332 5.0 25.0
301285 v.2   Biological Research Techniques 332 5.0 25.0
301290 v.2   Human Development 332 5.0 25.0
301298 v.2   Neuroscience 332 5.0 25.0
           
           

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