Physiology and Pharmacology of Human Disease (BIOM2015)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
School
Biomedical Sciences School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
BIOM2012
Prerequisite
[ANAT1000 or ANAT1005] and [BIOM1000 or BIOL1040 or BIOM1050]
Restricted
B Health Sciences, B Applied Sciences
Assessment methods
Intra semester and End of Semester assessment, including examination(s).
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
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| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
An integrated pathophysiology and related pharmacology in human disease relevant to allied health sciences. Students will be introduced to the physiology of major systems (nervous, respiratory, vascular, endocrine) and how the process of ageing can disrupt these systems and lead to disease. Students will be introduced to common medicinal drugs used in the treatment of conditions mentioned in this course.
