Human Anatomy and Physiology

Module overview

Studied via blended learning (online and in-person sessions), this standalone module provides a comprehensive overview of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on how the body achieves and maintains homeostasis. Ideal for topping up your degree to become a registered Biomedical Scientist or for advancing your professional development, it deepens your understanding of the structure and function of the human body in both health and disease.

The indicative content of the module includes the structure, function and control of the human body, covering major systems such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, urogenital, nervous and endocrine systems, as well as their interrelationships.

Objectives and outcomes

1. Provides an introduction to the basic structure and function of key systems in the human body and the physiological mechanisms that allow them to interact with each other.

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

• Describe and discuss the basic structure, organisation and function of homeostatic control mechanisms.

• Evaluate and discuss the key concepts of human physiology.

• Discuss and evaluate the structures and functions of key systems within the body and their relationship to each other.

Entry requirements

You must have a non-accredited undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences or an undergraduate degree in a related field (such as biology or biochemistry).