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SPH1006Human development and psychology

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit, you will analyse how communication and swallowing develops across the lifespan and illustrate how cultural-linguistic and psychosocial factors shape these processes. You will discuss key psychological theories relevant to...

Semester 2Peninsula

BMS2042Human genetics

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit introduces the basic genetic principles underlying modern human genetics. Topics include: the central role of genes in the inheritance of traits, and the complex variation in inheritance patterns that arise due to interactions of...

Semester 2Clayton

GNA2042Human genetics

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit introduces the basic genetic principles underlying modern human genetics. Topics include: the central role of genes in the inheritance of traits, and the complex variation in inheritance patterns that arise due to interactions of...

Semester 2Clayton

HSC1300Human health and disease

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

You will be introduced to the course of disease for common health conditions, and their impact on individuals and populations. You will learn about different types of disease, and explore common diseases from pathophysiological,...

Semester 2Caulfield

EPM5030Human health and disease processes

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit you will explore common diseases from pathophysiological, psychosocial, and epidemiological perspectives. You will learn about the course of a disease, and contributing and risk factors at the individual and social levels, as...

Semester 1Alfred Hospital

BMS2021Human molecular cell biology

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit covers the molecular principles of cellular metabolic regulation, metabolic interrelationship of tissues, molecular events associated with the fed and fasted states, and the generation of metabolic energy by oxidation of...

Semester 1Clayton

NUT1010Human nutrition: An introduction to nutrients

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit focuses on basic concepts in human nutrition. It will introduce the concepts of energy balance and body composition and outline the process of digestion. It will describe the role and function of macro and micronutrients...

Semester 1Clayton

NUT1011Human nutrition: An introduction to nutrients

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit focuses on basic concepts in human nutrition. Social and cultural applications of food and consumption will be described, and you will have the opportunity to examine factors that influence food choices. Key nutrition guidelines...

Summer ASemester 1Semester 2Clayton

OCC1042Human occupation and development

UnitLevel 1|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

You will learn about the principles and mechanisms underlying the relationship between persons, their environments and occupations; and how it relates to human health and wellbeing. The concept of occupation will be described, and how...

Semester 2Peninsula

BMS2031Human physiology

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Physiology is the study of how living organisms work. It involves the functions of cells, tissues, organs and the whole organism. This unit will provide you with an overview of how the body maintains a constant environment for its cells...

Semester 1Clayton

OCC4020Humans as occupational beings

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit you will focus on the relationship between occupation health and well-being that supports occupational therapy practice from a lifespan perspective. You will also explore experiences of engaging in the occupation from...

Peninsula

BMA1901Human structure and function 1

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is the first in a sequence of two biomedical science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions. This unit develops skills in the critical evaluation of...

Semester 1Peninsula

BMA1902Human structure and function 2

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is the second in a sequence of two health science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions and further develops skills in the critical evaluation of evidence....

Semester 2Peninsula

MPH5244Humans, work and physical hazards

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit introduces physical hazards including noise, vibration, heat, cold, radiation and pressure effects and conditions such as work-related musculoskeletal disorders that are common in workplaces, the effects on human health, and...

Semester 2Alfred Hospital

MPH5271Implementation and innovation in health care

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit you will examine the organisation of health care systems and the strategic approaches required to lead improvement and innovation. You will critically analyse system structures and apply relevant change management and...

Semester 1Alfred Hospital

MAP5200Improving Indigenous equity in professional practice

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

The aim of this unit is to develop and strengthen your practical skills to improve health equity for Indigenous peoples. Within this unit you will increase your knowledge about the five graduate capabilities of the Australian Government’s...

Semester 1Clayton

PBH2007Indigenous health and cultural safety

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is informed by the Australian Government's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Framework and was created by Indigenous academics from the Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Unit in collaboration with Nursing and Midwifery...

Semester 1Caulfield

NUR1014Indigenous health and cultural safety in healthcare practice

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is informed by the Australian Government's, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Framework and is provided via an innovative partnership between Nursing and Midwifery and Indigenous academics from the Gukwonderuk...

Semester 1Semester 2ClaytonPeninsula

PSY1025Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit, you will have the opportunity to develop skills required to improve Indigenous mental health equity and cultural safety in healthcare in Southeast Asia and Australia. Drawing from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

Semester 2Malaysia

MAP6001Industry research internship

UnitLevel 6|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This internship unit is designed to provide doctoral students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in industry, allowing students to put into practice the knowledge and skills they have developed in their graduate research...

Summer ASemester 1Semester 2Summer BAustralia (Other)