Major - Anatomy and Physiology
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3028.1
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3754.2
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Bachelor of Science
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3755.1
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Bachelor of Medical Science
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3755.2
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Bachelor of Medical Science
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3758.1
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Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science
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3758.2
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Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science
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6042.1
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
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6042.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
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6043.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
This major focuses on human anatomy and physiology in relation to health and disease. You will develop detailed knowledge of how the human body functions, as well as practical skills. Your strong foundation in this discipline area will provide career opportunities in medical research, hospital pathology or medical imaging laboratories, pharmaceutical, medical sales, allied health companies, research and quality control laboratories, or further education, including graduate medicine degrees. Employment can be in other non-scientific areas such as insurance, government, law or publishing where science knowledge is valued. A variety of sub-majors or free electives allows students to design their own learning journey.
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Major
Structure
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Anatomy and Physiology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Bachelor of Medical Science
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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301254
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Concepts in Human Physiology
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Spring session
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301126
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Concepts in Human Anatomy
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Choose one of
And one elective
NOTE: All commencing students must take Essential Chemistry 2 (as the elective unit) and Cell Biology in Spring semester of Year 1.
Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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300894
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Anatomy of the Thorax and Abdomen
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301269
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Human Systems Physiology 1
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And one elective
Spring session
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301270
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Human Systems Physiology 2
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Choose one of
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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300893
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Topics in Medical Science
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And 3 electives
Spring session
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301260
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Pathological Basis of Human Disease
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Note: Unit 301355 Advanced Physiology replaces 300851 Advanced Physiology from Autumn 2020
And two electives
Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science with a major in Anatomy and Physiology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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301254
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Concepts in Human Physiology
|
Spring session
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301126
|
Concepts in Human Anatomy
|
Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
|
Functional Proteins and Genes
|
|
300894
|
Anatomy of the Thorax and Abdomen
|
|
301269
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Human Systems Physiology 1
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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Spring session
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301270
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Human Systems Physiology 2
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one of
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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300893
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Topics in Medical Science
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And two electives
Spring session
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301260
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Pathological Basis of Human Disease
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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Note: Unit 301355 Advanced Physiology replaces 300851 Advanced Physiology from Autumn 2020
And one elective
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Nirimba campus year one units only.
Full-time
Year 1: College units
Standard 3 terms year
Preparatory unit
And
Eight university level units
comprising:
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700295
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Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
|
Functional Proteins and Genes
|
|
300894
|
Anatomy of the Thorax and Abdomen
|
|
301269
|
Human Systems Physiology 1
|
And one elective
Spring session
|
301270
|
Human Systems Physiology 2
|
Choose one of
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
|
|
301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
|
300893
|
Topics in Medical Science
|
And 3 electives
Spring session
|
301260
|
Pathological Basis of Human Disease
|
Note: Unit 301355 Advanced Physiology replaces 300851 Advanced Physiology from Autumn 2020
And two electives