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BMA1012 · Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is the second of two units designed to educate allied health and health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body. You will be introduced to the structural and functional relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, renal, immune and reproductive systems and how they work together to support life and maintain homeostasis. Throughout the unit, real world connections will be made with the systems addressed so that you will understand the relevance of the topics included in the unit to the health and human science disciplines.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop team assessment task | Project | 20% | Competency |
| 2 | Mid-semester tests | Quiz / Test | 15% | — |
| 3 | Learning journal (1,500 words) | Portfolio | 25% | — |
| 4 | End of semester exam (2 hours and 10 mins) | Examination | 40% | — |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- BMA1011 — Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1
Learning outcomes
- Explain the roles of the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, endocrine, digestive and urinary systems and how they contribute to homeostasis.
- Explain the multi-levelled defences that combine to produce immunity.
- Compare and contrast the roles of the male and female reproductive systems and explain the processes involved in fertilisation, pregnancy and fetal development.
- Apply an integrated understanding of body systems to solve real world problems.
- Communicate scientific information via a variety of media to specific audiences.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a part of a team.
Workload
5 - 6 contact hours per week (lectures, tutorials, workshops and practicals), 5 - 6 hours private study per week. You will be expected to complete online pre and post work in a case-based learning setting that will be followed up in face-to-face classes. Most assessments will run within class time but some out of class assessments will be required.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | — |
| Assessments | 4 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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