Overview

• Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health. The principal level of focus of physiology is at the functional level of organs and organ systems.
• Strengthen your understanding of the connections between psychological and physiological aspects of human health, by combining with another discipline area, such as Psychology.
• You may complete your studies using a combination of online, external and on campus study modes to suit your lifestyle and career goals.

Career outcomes

• Be prepared for a career in medical research and development in either the public or private sector in universities, research institutes, pharmaceutical and diagnostic laboratories, sales and consulting.
• Graduates interested in research careers may obtain employment in biomedical research laboratories or progress to further studies such as Honours, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy degrees within Biomedical Research.
• Completion of this degree also provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to sit the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Test (GAMSAT) to seek entry into postgraduate medicine and other professional clinical courses.