UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

BMS2031 Human physiology

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

BMS2031 Human physiology is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs BMS1052 and unlocks 15 units, leading on to 21 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

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 and tissues through the integrated functions of the following physiological systems: cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, respiratory, reproductive and gastrointestinal. You will also consider how the body adapts to changes in the external environment and to disease states.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Theme Team QuizzesQuiz / Test
    15%
  • Written ReportsWritten
    45%
  • In-semester testsQuiz / Test
    40%

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. 1

    Explain the functions and controls of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, hormonal      and digestive systems in the human body;

  2. 2

    Describe how the body systems integrate in order to maintain homeostasis;

  3. 3

    Plan and conduct physiology experiments and analyse and interpret the associated experimental data related to cardiovascular function, urinary excretion, respiratory function and gut motility;

  4. 4

    Communicate physiology concepts, research and data in a professional manner, using written and/or audio-visual formats as an individual and in teams.

Workload and teaching

  • Laboratories36 hours
  • Lectures24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Up to 6 hours of directed learning per week (lectures, workshops, practical classes, pre- and post-class activities)

For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Renee Rogers
Unit Coordinators
Dr Renee Rogers
Professor Julia Choate

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for BMS2031?

You need BMS1052 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after BMS2031?

BMS2031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 15 units, including BME2032, BMS3031, BMS3052, DEV3011, DEV3032 and FOR3001. Those lead on to 21 units in all.

When is BMS2031 offered?

In 2026, BMS2031 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

Does BMS2031 have an exam?

No. BMS2031 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Biomedical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available