NUT2103 Advanced nutritional physiology and immunology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT2103 Advanced nutritional physiology and immunology is a level 2, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs NUT1101 and NUT1103 and unlocks 5 units.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT2103
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After NUT2103
5 units list NUT2103 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in course M2001
Overview
The unit takes a systems approach to understanding the human body and integrates knowledge from human biology, anatomy, physiology and basic cell biology to achieve an understanding of bodily functions. It will give you an understanding of the detailed workings of vital body systems, acting separately and together to ensure the integrated function of the body as a whole. There will be a particular focus on the immune system in this unit and the area of pharmacology will be introduced owing to interactions with nutrition and physiological processes. This unit complements the unit NUT2104 (Nutritional Biochemistry)
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Written Report (1000 words)Written10%
- In-Class Quizzes; Practicals and WorkshopsQuiz / Test35%
- Presentations (Group assessments; Infographic (10%); Recorded Pitch, 5 min (10%))Presentation20%
- Immunology, body systems and nutrition enquiry (Part A: Max 1,500 words Part B: 10 mins)Project35%
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
Investigate and explain the structure and function of the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, circadian, immune, urinary, skeletal and muscular systems to nutrition, health and disease.
- 2
Describe the organisation of the human nervous system and differentiate between the roles of the peripheral and central nervous system in normal physiological functioning.
- 3
Explain the physiological and biochemical processes associated with the digestion and metabolism of food.
- 4
Explain neuroendocrine control within the body.
- 5
Discuss the role of innate and acquired immunity in health and disease.
- 6
Describe the pharmacokinetics of common drugs, their distribution and metabolism in the body and their interaction with nutrients.
- 7
Evaluate current evidence to describe the integration of physiological systems and processes within significant nutrition issues relating to health and disease.
- 8
Interpret physiological data generated in the laboratory and demonstrate skills in the reporting of laboratory experiments.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops64 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Practical activities12 hours
2 x 2 hours online lectures
2 x 2 hours workshops on campus
1 x 3 hours practical on campus
13 hours self-directed study and assessment
Total hours: 24 hours per week
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Aimee Dordevic
- Dr Michael Leung
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Aimee Dordevic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT2103?
You need NUT1101 and NUT1103 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after NUT2103?
NUT2103 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including NUT3007, PHY3072, PHY3111, PHY3171 and PHY3181.
When is NUT2103 offered?
In 2026, NUT2103 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is NUT2103?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does NUT2103 have an exam?
No. NUT2103 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.