Further Information
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February. July entry is possible with students possessing a Year 12 (or equivalent) pass in mathematics, chemistry, and biology or human biology. |
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3 years full time |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Bachelor of Science: Any TEE mathematics or at least WACE Mathematics 2C/2D. (Students with only TEE Discrete Mathematics or WACE Mathematics 2C/2D or 3A/3B will be required to study an additional Level 1 maths unit.) Minimum TER (2009):
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Bachelor of Science |
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Bachelor of Science (3-year): UWSCC
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| University Handbook |
Physiology
Physiology examines how the human body works, and is a central biomedical science.
If you've wondered ....
- Are you different from a robot?
- What controls your heartbeat and blood pressure?
- How does your nervous system respond to the world around you?
- How does loud sound cause deafness?
- What causes schizophrenia?
- Is eating fat really bad for you?
- What happens to our bodies during deep sea diving, or at the top of mountains or in space?
.... then you are wondering about physiology!
Doctors, dentists and paramedics all study physiology; in fact it is a major part of their training. Scientists also study physiology and carry out important research into human and animal bodies in health and disease.
The Human Genome project is leading to a growing demand for physiology graduates who have the requisite skills and knowledge to investigate the action of genes in intact cells and body systems.
Physiology can be studied as a major in the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience), and as an option in the Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science). Physiology units may be studied within other degrees.
In your physiology major you will study how complex living organisms such as human beings work, from the molecular and cellular levels to the integrated functioning of all the organ systems in the body.
Level 1
At Level 1 you will study preparatory sciences such as biology and chemistry. Specialised physiology units begin at level 2.
Level 2 and 3
Units focus on cells, whole body systems and neuroscience. You can major in physiology by selecting a combination of these units.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities for physiology graduates are to be found in the areas of research (universities, hospitals, CSIRO), public health (hospitals, laboratories, foundations), education (schools, colleges and universities) and industry (pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies). Higher research and teaching positions in universities require a PhD, which can be taken after completing an Honours year or equivalent. Physiology graduates are also well prepared for graduate entry into medicine at UWA and Masters by coursework degrees such as Audiology and Pharmacy.
| Course enquiries | Admissions, application, and general enquiries to |
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Hackett Hall (M353) Phone (+61 8) 6488 2477 Email admissions@uwa.edu.au |
