AHC1502 · Monash University
Foundations of biomedical sciences
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
This biomedical science unit will provide you with foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant to allied health professions and support the application of this knowledge in relevant contexts. Key areas of study include the structural levels of body organisation, the chemical and cellular basis of life, and the principles of homeostasis and integrated body function. In this unit, you will examine the structure and function of major body systems, including the integumentary, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and immune systems, with a focus on their contributions to normal body function and health.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge application assessment (80 minutes) | Quiz / Test | 60% |
| Anatomy and physiology foundations portfolio | Portfolio | 20% |
| Anatomy demonstration (45 minutes) | Demonstration | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Bairnsdale | On-campus |
| Mildura | On-campus | |
| Wonthaggi | On-campus |