Cardiovascular physiology and disease

PHY3171

Synopsis

This unit explores the frontiers of our understanding of cardiovascular physiology in health and disease. You will critically examine the roles of the nervous system, hormonal and metabolic factors and of the kidney with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms in blood pressure control and hypertension. The unit will also introduce you to current cutting-edge research related to cardiovascular physiology.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Science
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites (6)

Human neurobiologyBMS1052
Human physiologyBMS2031
Human biology for nutritionNUT1103
Advanced nutritional physiology and immunologyNUT2103
Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systemsPHY2011
Human physiology: Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systemsPHY2042

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Offerings (1)

First semesterClayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 2 areas of study

Biomedical engineeringPrescribed biomedical engineering technical electives
PhysiologyPhysiology elective units