BMA1012 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMA1012 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Peninsula. It needs BMA1011 and unlocks 5 units, leading on to 9 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMA1012
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BMA1012
5 units list BMA1012 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- FOR3001Principles of forensic medicine and scienceNo reviews yet
- PAR2013Paramedic management of cardiovascular and respiratory conditionsNo reviews yet
- PAR2020Foundation paramedic clinical practiceNo reviews yet
- PAR2031Pharmacotherapy in paramedic practiceNo reviews yet
- RAD2002Medical imaging anatomyNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Health Science specialisation (course code
A2017, M2011, M2012, M2013, M2014, M2002, M20021, M20022, M20023, M20024) or Bachelor of Radiation Sciences (Course code M20171 or M20172)
Prohibitions: BMA1902, BMA1912
Overview
This unit is the second of two units designed to educate allied health and health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body. You will be introduced to the structural and functional relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, renal, immune and reproductive systems and how they work together to support life and maintain homeostasis.
Throughout the unit, real world connections will be made with the systems addressed so that you will understand the relevance of the topics included in the unit to the health and human science disciplines.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Workshop team assessment taskProjectCompetency hurdle20%
- Mid-semester testsQuiz / Test15%
- Learning journal (1,500 words)Portfolio25%
- End of semester exam (2 hours and 10 mins)Examination40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the roles of the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive and urinary systems and how they contribute to homeostasis.
- 2
Explain the multi-levelled defences that combine to produce immunity.
- 3
Compare and contrast the roles of the male and female reproductive systems and explain the processes involved in fertilisation, pregnancy and fetal development.
- 4
Apply an integrated understanding of body systems to solve real world problems.
- 5
Communicate scientific information via a variety of media to specific audiences.
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a part of a team.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures-
- Assessments4 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
5 - 6 contact hours per week (lectures, tutorials, workshops and practicals),
5 - 6 hours private study per week.
You will be expected to complete online pre and post work in a case-based learning setting that will be followed up in face-to-face classes. Most assessments will run within class time but some out of class assessments will be required.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Amanda Davies
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sharon Flecknoe
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMA1012?
You need BMA1011 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BMA1012?
BMA1012 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including FOR3001, PAR2013, PAR2020, PAR2031 and RAD2002. Those lead on to 9 units in all.
When is BMA1012 offered?
In 2026, BMA1012 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Peninsula.
Does BMA1012 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.