Future Students

Anatomy and Human Biology

The School of Anatomy and Human Biology has a distinguished international reputation for its research and teaching programs, both of which use cutting-edge technologies and methodologies across a spectrum from molecular biology to fieldwork.

Anatomy and human biology can be studied as a major in the Bachelor of Science (BSc), in combined courses that include the BSc, and in the Bachelor of Heath Science.

This major provides a rigorous, multidisciplinary study of the biology of human beings, covering human functional anatomy (reproduction, embryology and growth); microscopic structures of cells and tissues; the structure and function of the nervous system; genetics, variation, natural selection and evolution; ecology and behaviour.

It provides a good foundation for, and complements, other biological and social science majors. Studying anatomy and human biology can provide an excellent preparation for entry into medicine.

Anatomy and human biology units are also included within some of the named BSc programs such as Anatomical Sciences, Biomedical Science, Exercise and Health, Genetics, Neuroscience, Psychology and Science Communication. You may be able to include some anatomy and human biology units within other degrees such as Arts, Law, Commerce or Engineering.

The diversity inherent in anatomy and human biology studies will provide you with a broad initial coverage of the discipline, followed by more focussed study in areas of active research within the School of Anatomy and Human Biology.

Level 1
Level 1 Anatomy and Human Biology covers topics in many sub-disciplines within human biology, but special emphasis is placed on:

• Anatomy
• Brain and behaviour
• Cells and tissues
• Evolution
• Genetics
• Growth and development
• Human variation
• Primates
• Sex and reproduction

Putting these aspects together helps you build up a rounded picture of human beings and human life.

Level 2 and 3
The integrative approach to the study of humans is continued in greater depth in Level 2.

At Level 3 you will have direct access to research techniques currently used in the School and elsewhere to study a range of questions in human biology. These studies extend, for example, from the molecular biology of the cell to human reproductive behaviour. This program of study gives you a broad expertise which is readily adaptable to a wide variety of career opportunities.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared to be lifelong learners, in both their personal and work lives. These attributes are particularly attractive to a wide range of employers. Our graduates find careers in just about all aspects of working life, as well as academic careers in teaching and research in anatomy and human biology itself and related biomedical disciplines. A degree in anatomy and human biology is an excellent start to a research career.