Human Biology Minor
Code MIHBIO
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About this Minor
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MIHBIOAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Note: Units listed below that are core units in your program (course) cannot be counted towards this Minor. The Human Biology Minor is six (6) units consisting of: Students may select up to two (2) units from:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MHS1101 ^ | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 15 |
| MHS1102 ^ | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 15 |
| SCH1111 ^ | Fundamental Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| SCH1132 ^ | Human Evolution and Ecology | 15 |
| SCH1133 ^ | Human Genetics | 15 |
| Students must complete at least two (2) units from: | ||
| SCH2111 ^ | Applied Physiology | 15 |
| SCH2141 ^ | Advanced Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| SCH2142 ^ | Forensic Genetics | 15 |
| SCH2226 ^ | Human Molecular Genetics | 15 |
| SCH2232 ^ | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| Students must complete at least two (2) units from: | ||
| SCH3145 ^ | Biomedical Ethics | 15 |
| SCH3223 ^ | Medical Genetics | 15 |
| SCH3227 ^ | The Biology of Human Disease | 15 |
| MMS3101 ^ | Evolutionary Perspectives on Health and Disease | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Minor take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
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