This major examines the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body using a systems-oriented approach. You’ll learn how to apply physiological and anatomical principles to explain how the human body works in states of health and disease. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills required for further study in health, medicine and medical research. These include how to relate human structure to the function of key systems of the human body, how to identify common system disorders, and how to investigate and evaluate the contribution of behavioural factors to health and the development of disease.

Key Features

• You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from leading scientists in the Faculty of Science and Engineering as well as MQ Health – Australia’s first university-led fully integrated health sciences centre.
• You’ll have access to modern labs designed to foster collaboration and cutting-edge scientific research.
• The knowledge you gain in this major may form part of eligibility criteria for admission to postgraduate degrees in the areas of health and medicine.
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and overall graduate satisfaction in science (QILT, 2017).

• Biotechnologist
• Forensic scientist
• Health researcher
• Histologist
• Hospital scientist
• Medical researcher
• Scientific officer with pharmaceutical, pathology and reproductive technology companies