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ADBG-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points

Anatomy and developmental biology

Available in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours), Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)

Rules for completing this course

You must complete: - a maximum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points), and - a minimum of three units at Level 3 (18 credit points). Anatomy and developmental biology major requirements You must complete 48 credit points comprising: - 36 credit points of Core units; and - 12 credit points of Additional units. Note: Progression to honours requires completion of four units (24 credit points) of relevant Level 3 units.

Core units

36 cp

You must complete the following units.

  • BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
  • BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
  • DEV2011Early human development from cells to tissues6 cp
  • DEV2022Human anatomy and development: Tissues and body systems6 cp
  • DEV3011Experimental developmental biology and disease modelling6 cp
  • DEV3022Developmental and anatomical basis of human health and disease6 cp

Additional units

12 cp

You must complete two units (12 credit points) from the following list. Note 1: BME3082 has a quota. Note 2: To enrol in DEV3990, you would require achievement in a minimum set of units and permission of the unit coordinator.

  • DEV3032Stem cells in development, disease and regeneration6 cp
  • DEV3990Action in anatomy and developmental biology research project6 cp
  • MCB2011Molecular biology and the cell6 cp
  • BME3082Fetal and neonatal development6 cp

Source: 2027 handbook entry