Anatomy & Integrated Physiology

Unit set code:HMIHPHStudy level:UndergraduateUnit set type:Discipline Minor

Delivery mode

N/A

Location

St Albans

Overview

The Anatomy & Integrative Physiology minor introduces the students to the gross anatomy of the head, neck and back and the application of anatomy in medicine will be highlighted in clinical scenarios. The integrative nature of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory systems will be interrogated further, building on basic physiological principals covered in Human Physiology in Year 1. The relationship between gastrointestinal physiology, nutrition and human health is also covered. Upon completion of this minor students will have an understanding of the link between anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism and health.

Unit set structure

For a minor study students must complete forty-eight (48) credit points of study, comprising:

  • Four (4) Specialist Area units.
What is a unit?

A full course is made up of several smaller topics or subjects. These are referred to as 'units'.
Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units.

Credits

'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.

Units within this unit set

Digestion, Nutrition and Metabolism
HBM2103
Rehabilitation Anatomy
RBM2100
Functional Anatomy of the Head and Back
RBM2200
Cardiorespiratory and Renal Physiology
RBM2800

As part of a course

This unit set is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
HBBS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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