Details
Structure
Note: Units listed below that are core of your program (course) cannot be counted towards this Major.
The Human Biology Major is eight (8) units consisting of: Students may select up to four (4) units from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MHS1101 ^ | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 15 |
| MHS1102 ^ | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 15 |
| SCH1104 ^ | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 15 |
| SCH1105 ^ | Introduction to Pharmacology | 15 |
| SCH1111 ^ | Fundamental Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| SCH1132 ^ | Human Evolution and Ecology | 15 |
| SCH1133 ^ | Human Genetics | 15 |
| Students must complete at least two (2) units from: | ||
| SCH2111 ^ | Applied Physiology | 15 |
| SCH2141 ^ | Advanced Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| SCH2142 ^ | Forensic Genetics | 15 |
| SCH2226 ^ | Human Molecular Genetics | 15 |
| SCH2232 ^ | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| SCH2235 ^ | Applied Microbiology | 15 |
| Students must complete at least two (2) units from: | ||
| SCH3145 ^ | Biomedical Ethics | 15 |
| SCH3223 ^ | Medical Genetics | 15 |
| SCH3227 ^ | The Biology of Human Disease | 15 |
| SCH3239 ^ | Human Immunology | 15 |
| SCH3244 ^ | Developmental Biology | 15 |
| SCH3434 ^ | Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing | 15 |
| MMS3101 ^ | Evolutionary Perspectives on Health and Disease | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical human biology issues.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex human biology problems.
- Demonstrate initiative and independent judgement to anticipate human biology challenges and generate sustainable solutions.
- Use digital and laboratory technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise human biology information from diverse sources.
- Communicate human biology knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
- Demonstrate ethical judgement and global perspectives with respect for cultural diversity.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate professionalism in the application of knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for personal and professional scholarship.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Human biology is a dynamic field that provides practical, specialised knowledge across fields including anatomy and physiology, genetics, development, anthropology, and biochemistry that forms the basis for many clinical, laboratory, research and educational careers.
Possible future job titles
Medical Scientists, Research Scientists, Medical Representatives, Research Officers, Research Assistants, Biomedical Technicians, Science Teachers, Lecturers, Scientific Communicators, Medical Administrators
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