PHSG-MAJ · Major · 48 credit points
Physiology
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). Physiology major requirements You must complete 48 credit points, comprising: - 6 credit points of Core units; and - 42 credit points of Additional units. Progression to honours requires completion of 24 points of relevant Level 3 units.
Core unit
6 cpYou must complete the following unit.
- PHY2011Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systems6 cp
Additional units
42 cpYou must complete seven units (42 credit points) from the following list, comprising: - a maximum of two units at Level 1 (12 credit points); and - a minimum of three units at Level 3 (18 credit points). Note 1: the PHS-coded units have mathematics units as prerequisites or corequisites. Note 2: Enrolment in PHY3990 Action in physiology research project requires achievement in a minimum set of units and permission of the unit coordinator.
- PHS1001Foundation physics6 cp
- BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
- BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
- BIO1042Life in the environment6 cp
- CHM1011Chemistry 16 cp
- CHM1022Chemistry 26 cp
- CHM1051Chemistry 1 advanced6 cp
- CHM1052Chemistry 2 advanced6 cp
- PHS1002Physics for engineering6 cp
- PHS1011Classical physics and relativity6 cp
- PHS1022Fields and quantum physics6 cp
- PHY2032Human physiology: Hormonal and digestive systems6 cp
- PHY2042Human physiology: Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems6 cp
- PHY3012Integrative neuroscience6 cp
- PHY3072Exercise physiology 6 cp
- PHY3202Nutrition, metabolism and body weight6 cp
- PHY3111Sensory and cognitive neuroscience6 cp
- PHY3171Cardiovascular physiology and disease6 cp
- PHY3181Reproductive physiology6 cp
- PHY3990Action in physiology research project6 cp
Source: 2027 handbook entry