Program Overview

Medical researchers are a lot like detectives. As they search for leads, uncover clues and ultimately solve mysteries, they also have the thrill of knowing that each scientific discovery they make may turn into a real-world medical treatment. Many current and emerging global challenges are connected to health and medicine, and with health a fast-growing job market, demand is high for those skilled in this field.

The interdisciplinary Bachelor of Medical Sciences will provide you with a broad background in biological, chemical, biomolecular and biomedical sciences – the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a career in health and medical science fields. Whether that be unravelling the molecular building blocks that underpin disease, developing new drugs to treat or cure disease, implementing biosecurity procedures to overcome emerging disease threats, or applying your scientific knowledge to help solve crimes.

Major: Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the body and their physical relationships. Human anatomy specifically examines the way that each part of a human being, from tissues and cells to internal organs and bones, interact to form a functional whole. Physiology refers to the study of the functions of these structures.

The Anatomy and Physiology major examines the structure and function of the human body using a systems-oriented approach. You’ll learn how to apply physiological and anatomical principles to explain how the human body works in states of health and disease. You’ll develop the capabilities required for further study in health, medicine and medical research, such as how to relate human structure to the function of key systems of the body, how to identify common system disorders, and how to evaluate the contribution of behavioural factors to health and the development of disease.