Program Overview

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Human Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology) (Extended Major)

Gain a unique insight into how human form and function have adapted and acclimatised to our changing environment.

Course Details

Careers and Further Study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

The Human Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology) (Extended Major) is relevant for a wide range of career opportunities in health-related industries. Careers include, but are not limited to, anatomist, physiologist, and health policy officer.

Further Study

Direct entry into the professional UWA Masters programs including; Optometry, Clinical Audiology, Podiatry, and Pharmacy. This extended major also provides an excellent foundation for post-graduate entry medical and dentistry degrees.

Fees and Scholarships

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of Living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks, and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

• All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 11.5
• Canadian High School (except Quebec): 70
• French Baccalaureate: 12
• Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 525
• GCE A-Levels: 9
• German Abitur: 3.3
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 15
• Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 60
• Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 79
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 26
• Malaysian STPM: 11
• Monash University Foundation Year: 270
• NCUK Foundation Program: 9
• Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.8
• Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 8
• South African National Senior Certificate: 4.6
• South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 330
• Sweden Slutbetyg: 15
• Trinity College Foundation: 300
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 12
• University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 66
• US College Board Advanced Placements: 8
• US College Board SAT: 1170
• Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 60
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 80

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

How to Apply

The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.

Domestic Pathways

• Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC. Refer to TISC Online for current course codes and application deadlines.
• Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.

International Pathways

• International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
• International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.

Course Structure

The Human Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology) major will consist of 144 points (24 six-point units) within the Bachelor of Human Sciences. Students normally take eight units each year, four in each semester.

Level 1

• Core:
  • ANHB1101 Human Biology I: Becoming Human (6)
  • ANHB1102 Human Biology II: Being Human (6)
  • CHEM1002 Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity (6)
  • PHYL1001 Physiology - How your body works (6)
  • SCIE1106 Molecular Biology of the Cell (6)
• Bridging:
  • Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1721 or SCIE1500, (SCIE1500 recommended). Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Mathematics Applications ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete MATH1720 and either MATH1721 or SCIE1500, (SCIE1500 recommended). Students who have not achieved a scaled mark of at least 50 in Chemistry ATAR or equivalent or higher are required to complete CHEM1003:
    • CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry (6)
    • MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (6)
    • MATH1721 Mathematics Foundations: Methods (6)
    • SCIE1500 Analytical Methods for Scientists (6)

Level 2

• Core:
  • ANHB2212 Human Structure and Development (6)
  • ANHB2217 Human Neurobiology (6)
  • MICR2209 Introduction to Infectious Diseases and Immunology (6)
  • PHAR2210 Foundations of Pharmacology (6)
  • PHYL2002 Cellular Physiology (6)
  • SSEH2260 Exercise Physiology (6)
• Option:
  • Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
    • ANHB2216 Human Reproductive Biology (6)
    • BMED2001 Humanities in Health and Medicine (6)
  • Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
    • ANHB2215 Biological Anthropology: Human Adaptation and Variation (6)
    • ENVT2222 Environmental and Human Health (6)

Level 3

• Core:
  • PHYL3001 Experimental Physiology (6)
  • PHYL3004 Extreme Environmental Physiology (6)
• Option:
  • Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
    • ANHB3321 Biological Anthropology: Genes and Society (6)
    • BMED3002 Application of Humanities to Health care (6)
  • Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
    • ANHB3330 Human Structure and Function - Head and Neck (6)
    • ANHB3331 Human Structure and Function - Limbs (6)
  • Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
    • ANHB3315 Human Evolutionary Ecology (6)
    • ANHB3322 Human/Primate Social Organisation (6)
    • SSEH3366 Bioenergetics in Exercise, Nutrition and Energy Balance (6)

You'll Learn To

• Demonstrate familiarity with human anatomy and physiological function in health and disease
• Understand how changes in environmental conditions can impact human physiological function
• Analyse and interpret anatomical and physiological data obtained from different measurement and imaging systems
• Appreciate the value of human diversity and how it informs the disciplines of anatomy and physiology

Your Degree Options

This major is offered as a degree-specific major for these degrees.

• Bachelor of Human Sciences
• Bachelor of Philosophy