Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science is built around a foundational core and 11 majors. The core subjects will help you develop a broad understanding of scientific theory, practice and technique, while your major allows you to specialise in your area of key interest. Across your first and second years, you’ll put your classroom learning into practice via hands-on scientific projects. Then, in your final year, you’ll collaborate with students from across the 11 majors, as well as with government, industrial, research or educational institutions to tackle real-world problems. This apprenticeship-style work will help you develop the competencies and expertise desired by employers, such as innovative problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication and organisational skills, and creativity.

Major: Human Biology
Human biology is concerned with the structure and function of humans from the holistic to the molecular level. It encompasses all aspects of what it is to be human, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, anthropology, ecology and epidemiology.

As well as core units in human physiology, the Human biology major covers a broad range of areas relevant to human biology. Using an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll investigate complex biological systems. You’ll apply scientific methods; formulate hypotheses and design experiments; and collect and analyse data to develop logical, evidence-based arguments. You’ll identify major health issues affecting the population and describe developments in research initiatives. And you’ll demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal, leadership and cooperative team skills, and an informed ethical approach fitting for your future career in health sciences.