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University of Western Australia

The units offered within this course are as follows:- human functional anatomy, reproduction, genetics, variation, and evolution, microscopic structures of cells and tissues, structure and function of the nervous system, ecology, behavior and biosocial interactions. Students will explore humanity from the molecular to the species levels. This will provide with a solid foundation for understanding body and its response to the world around you from both biological and social perspectives. Studies in Anatomy and Human Biology would complement a major in any other field, including but not limited to the biological, social science or humanities areas with majors such as Anthropology and Sociology, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences or Zoology. To complement lectures from renowned experts in their various fields, Students will have the chance to discuss, apply and expand on the theory of units in weekly practical laboratory classes and structured tutorials. The School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology is well equipped for the latest methods of cell and molecular biology teaching and research. It has cutting-edge computer-assisted facilities, a specialist facility for the dissection of human material, and excellent laboratory facilities for histology, tissue culture and radioisotope work.
Major knowledge of biology.
In this course major studies include exploring the details of the biology of human beings with current social and ethical issues. Studies related to Anatomy, Human Biology, social science or humanities areas with majors such as Anthropology and Sociology, Archaeology, Biomedical Sciences or Zoology.
Students with an Anatomy and Human Biology major can pursue further studies at honors level, or undertake a Graduate Diploma or Masters in Human Biology, Graduate Diploma or Master of Anatomical Sciences, Graduate Diploma or Master of Workplace Health and Safety, Graduate Diploma or Master of Medical Physics, or PhD.Other further study options include the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Adult Sleep Science, Master of Biological Arts, Master of Forensic Science, Master of Clinical Audiology, Master of Nursing Science, Master of Teaching, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
Graduates can find a career in research areas as diverse as biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, sleep science, assisted reproductive technologies, pharmaceutical training, and neuroscience. This course could lead to become a: Anatomist or Physiologist, Anthropologist, Biologist, Biotechnologist, Cardiac Technician, Cardiologist, Dentist, Exercise Physiologist, Gastroenterologist, Geneticist, Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professional, Health Promotion Officer, Journalist, Neurologist, Pathologist, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Rheumatologist, Sports Scientist, Surgeon, University Lecturer.
$30980, per year.
3 years (BSc), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))