Human biology is concerned with the structure and function of humans from the holistic to molecular level. It encompasses all aspects of what it is to be human, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, anthropology, ecology and epidemiology. 

This specialisation presents you with core units in human physiology and a broad range of areas relevant to human biology. Using an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll investigate health and medical sciences to better understand practices, evolution and innovation of past human behaviours. You’ll apply scientific methods, formulate hypotheses and design experiments; and you’ll collect and analyse data to develop logical, evidence-based arguments. You’ll identify major health issues affecting the population and describe developments in research initiatives. Practically, you’ll measure basic human health parameters, adhering to work health and safety requirements.

Key Features

• This specialisation is available in the Bachelor of Archaeology – the only degree of its kind in New South Wales that gives you in-depth knowledge and skills in archaeology, and allows you to choose an area to specialise in. 
• You’ll work in modern biology labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research. 
•  Macquarie is the only university in New South Wales with an on-campus simulated archaeological site so you can regularly undertake field activities using the latest technology to enhance your understanding of biological forces and their interplay with archaeology. 
• You’ll have the opportunity to participate in international archaeological excavations and surveys in Croatia, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan and Turkey, and to see how biological forces interact in real life. 
• You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with and learn from leading scientists who are part of MQ Health – Australia’s first fully integrated, university-led health sciences centre.  
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and overall graduate satisfaction in science (QILT, 2017).

• Archaeological field director 
• Archaeological field technician 
• Archaeological lab technician 
• Archaeological surveyor 
• Collections manager 
• Computer specialist in archaeology 
• Cultural heritage consultant 
• Cultural resource specialist 
• Mining company consultant 
• Scientific researcher
• Conservation agencies 
• Construction companies 
• Consultancies 
• Cultural heritage management companies 
• Educational organisations 
• Government agencies 
• International organisations, eg, UNESCO 
• Museums and art galleries 
• Scientific research organisations, eg, CSIRO 
• Tourism operators