Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Aims

The program of study will give students a solid foundation in the biomedical sciences that underlie medicine with a functional and structural understanding of the major organ systems, including the nervous system.  In addition to specific knowledge, it will also provide experience and skills in addressing the scientific literature supplemented by analytical, presentation and communication skills. 

Students will be able to:

  • Understand and apply the major principles of organisation of the systems of the human body and relate this to structure at the cellular, tissue and organ level
  • Appreciate how organ systems interact in making their contributions to normal body function
  • Understand the foundational importance of physiology, anatomy and neuroscience for both medicine and biomedical research
  • Have a broad knowledge of scientific terminology relating to human anatomy, physiology and neuroscience and an appreciation of the major concepts underlying contemporary understanding of the structure and functions of human organ systems
  • Access the scientific research literature in the field and collate findings into a cohesive report
  • Perform a range of laboratory techniques to investigate body systems and have an ability to analyse, interpret and report the data
  • Work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical implications and social impact of physiology, anatomy and neuroscience research and knowledge

The major in physiology, neuroscience, and anatomy provides foundations for further study in biomedical sciences and a range of careers in medicine and health sciences.  It will also allow students to build a deep understanding of current scientific knowledge of the human body and its organ systems, including the nervous system.

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a substantial knowledge of the structure and functions of the healthy human body at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ levels of organisation and as integrated systems
2.
Describe how current knowledge was discovered and how research is able to generate new findings and improve understanding
3.
Critically evaluate information from different sources using scientific principles and systems including researching the literature, generating testable hypotheses and designing appropriate experiments to test them, and interpreting and reporting the results
4.
Design and carry out experimental studies in a laboratory setting using a range of techniques and protocols.
5.
Communicate clearly scientific principles and discoveries to a variety of audiences, including members of the general public, biomedical and non-biomedical scientific community, in both written and spoken formats
6.
Independently source new material in the biomedical sciences using a variety of sources ranging from textbooks, review articles and the primary literature as appropriate
7.
Contribute effectively to developing and applying scientific knowledge as a member of a team
8.
Work safely and effectively in a laboratory setting, with an awareness of WHS, human ethics, animal ethics, biosafety issues and respect for diversity
9.
Work independently, taking responsibility for personal learning and demonstrate an appreciation of the value of learning as a life-long process

Available in courses

Bachelor of Medical Science - Accelerated
Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) - 4 years