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.
For a minor study students must complete forty-eight (48) credit points of study, comprising:
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.
'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.
This unit set is studied as part of the following course(s):