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Introduction to Health Sciences

Non-Award | CUR-UNR06 | 2023

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Explore the human body to see what it’s made of and how it works. Examine anatomy and physiology, from the macro musculoskeletal level all the way down to cell biology. Dive into scientific literature and draw on it to explain the body’s systems.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Health Sciences

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. describe and explain the structure and function of major body systems
    2. describe the role of epidemiology in relating to health issues
    3. apply, examine and appraise health issue topics related to major body systems

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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