Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Anatomy and Physiology
Overview
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Degree/s offering this major
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Summary
Key features
- Get practical skills to be the work-ready graduate employers want
Study anatomy, medical sciences and physiology, and apply that knowledge in practicals involving medical imaging and physical exams.
- Get the required academic background for postgraduate study
Acquire relevant knowledge for master-level study in health and medicine.
- Collaborate with and learn from leading scientists
Learn from teachers within Macquarie University Health, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
- Enhance your learning in our state-of-the-art facilities
Access modern labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time. You'll learn from expert academics, researchers and clinicians within an educational environment that's unique in Australia.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Anatomy and Physiology, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
60 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Elective units
10 credit points
Complete one of the following units
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
Elective units
10 credit points
Complete one of the following units
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
How can I study this major?
Anatomy and Physiology is available as a major as part of the below degree/s:
Further course details
For further details and specific course requirements, visit the Handbook >
Guide to University terminology
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Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Biotechnologist
- Forensic scientist
- Health researcher
- Histologist
- Hospital scientist
- Medical researcher
- Scientific officer
Employers
- AMRAD
- Children’s Cancer Institute
- Children’s Medical Research Institute
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research
- Government agencies and departments
- Heart Research Institute
- Hospitals
- Pathology companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Reproductive technology companies
- Universities
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
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Unique health precinct
Study within the MQ Health precinct, built to get you career-ready.
Renowned teachers
Collaborate with and learn from teachers in MQ Health, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
In-demand graduates
Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
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