Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Anatomy and Physiology) - AUT University

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This major provides a strong foundation for a career in human health and the medical sector. The programme covers anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the cardiorespiratory system. It also includes nutrition, biophysics and genetics.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT 

• University Entrance (UE) is the minimum entry requirement and science subjects are useful but not required.
• Preferred subjects at Level 3 on entry: Biology, Chemistry or Physical Education, Statistics and Modelling.

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

Graduates will have a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiological processes of human body systems and practical experience in investigating and measuring physiological variables.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates with skills and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology have a wide range of potential career options, including:

• Environmental health
• Bioengineering and physical education
• Hospital technologists

You also have an opportunity to obtain further training in the health sector and pursue career opportunities in a variety of biomedical technology areas. Allied professions, such as health management, provide further openings for graduates.

PAPERS

FIRST YEAR
145611 Scientific Communication 5
715184 Statistical Models 5**
775111 Microbiology
775611 Biophysics
775613 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA
775614 Human Anatomy and Physiology IB
775615 Nutrition IA
775616 Nutrition IB
Plus THREE electives at Level 5 (or above)

SECOND YEAR
776612 Human Anatomy and Physiology II A / 776613 Human Anatomy Physiology II B*
776614 Human Anatomy and Physiology IIC
776615 Contemporary Applied Nutrition
Plus FOUR electives at Level 6 (or above), either
716184 Statistical Method 6
776115 Genetics

THIRD YEAR
777003 Research Project
777612 Human Anatomy and Physiology IIIA / 777613 Human Anatomy and Physiology IIIB*
AND
717283 Quantitative Statistics for Research 7; OR
777120 Molecular Genetics
*Each offered in alternate years
Students who have not achieved 14 credits at Level 3 NCEA in Statistics, Chemistry and Biology are strongly recommended to enrol in the Introductory papers in these subjects.