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ANTDVBIO01 Anatomy and developmental biology

Faculty of Science

Anatomy and developmental biology (ANTDVBIO01) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 10 units, taught at Clayton. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours).

Credit points
48
Units
10
Campus
Clayton
Offered in
3 courses

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

Anatomy and developmental biology is one of the most exciting and fast-moving fields in modern biomedical science. It is the discipline concerned with the development of an adult organism from a single cell. The study of anatomy and developmental biology covers such topics as classical embryology, body structure and design, gene expression and molecular mechanisms of development, organogenesis, causes of birth defects, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, regenerative biology and medicine.

Monash University is a renowned leader in human anatomical sciences and internationally recognised for its outstanding research in developmental biology. For decades, Monash has been a world leader in research on fetal development, reproductive biology and in vitro fertilisation.

Built upon these existing strengths and to train the workforce of tomorrow, Monash offers studies in anatomy and developmental biology.

Anatomy and developmental biology prepares graduates for a wide range of careers. Graduates can apply their knowledge of anatomy and developmental biology directly, such as by choosing a career in the biomedical sphere. Some of these include biomedical research scientist, science educator, policy advisor, IVF scientist and forensic scientist. Alternatively, graduates can use the general skills and knowledge acquired to pursue careers in other areas.

Availability
Anatomy and development biology is listed in S2000 Bachelor of Science, S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) and S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours) at Clayton as a major and minor.

The anatomy and developmental biology major is not available in the double degree course S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Structure

Courses that offer it

Notes

Requirements for progressing to honours and other further studies
You must meet the entry requirements for S3701 Bachelor of Science (Honours) or meet the progression requirements to the fourth year of S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours).

You must also complete prerequisite study as per the intended discipline. Refer to the honours prerequisites table.

Learning outcomes

In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of your course, and successfully completing this area of study, you will be able to:
  1. 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of the key cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating human and animal development and disease

  2. 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the human body (both macro- and microscopic) and its relationship to function and development of specific organs and organ systems

  3. 3

    Collect, organise, analyse and interpret anatomy and developmental biology data meaningfully using a variety of research approaches

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Dr Chantal Hoppe
Dr Sonja McKeown

Common questions

What units are in Anatomy and developmental biology?

It lists 10 units, including BIO1011, BIO1022, BME3082, DEV2011, DEV2022, DEV3011, DEV3022 and DEV3032. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Major details

Type
Major
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
48
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Organisational unit
Department of Anatomy and Development Biology
Handbook years
2023202420252026