The Human Structure and Function Major will explain how the human body works, based on a deep understanding of the relationship between physiology and anatomy. The subjects are structured so that the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of the human body are taught in carefully integrated units that also introduce elements from pathology, pharmacology and zoology as relevant. It will suit students entering: medical and health related sciences, postgraduate research work in applied anatomy and physiology; teaching and research in University departments and in hospitals; with pharmaceutical companies; in media liaison, consultancies and scientific journalism. The human body is amazing. If you want to see just how amazing, this major may be for you. You'll get hands-on, using human cadavers to understand the relationship between human physiology (function) and anatomy (structure), while being introduced to elements of other relevant fields like pathology, pharmacology and zoology. This major is a great pathway to further study in medicine and health sciences. The Human Structure and Function Major explains how the human body works, based on a deep understanding of the relationship between physiology and anatomy. Your major structure This major can be completed through the Bachelor of Biomedicine or the Bachelor of Science. BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICINE In your first year you will study 75 points of core subjects (usually six subjects) that most Biomedicine students will take to build an understanding of the structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of health and disease, including genetic and environmental influences. You will also undertake breadth studies. In second year you will study 50 points of core subjects made up of two semester long subjects as well as elective subjects in biomedicine or science disciplines and breadth studies. In your third year you will study 25 points (usually two subjects) of Biomedicine core subjects and 50 points (usually four subjects) that is deep and specialised study in human structure and function as well as other elective or breadth studies. Career outcomes This major will open up career opportunities in areas including: consulting, health media liaison, medical and health-related sciences, pharmaceutical research, scientific journalism, teaching, research in university departments and in hospitals, and research work in applied anatomy and physiology. Earnings for life scientists, which includes areas relating to human structure and function, are above average and employment for this occupation is expected to grow moderately to 2019. Graduate degree pathways from this major GRADUATE RESEARCH Completing the human structure and function major means you are very well placed for further study in honours and graduate research in a range of science and technology areas. If you wish to explore biomedicine research questions in greater depth, there will be opportunities to proceed to graduate research at honours, masters and doctoral level. Research training preparation within the honours year, a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree will be required as preparation for graduate research.