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BMA1902 · Human structure and function 2
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1School of Biomedical Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is the second in a sequence of two health science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions and further develops skills in the critical evaluation of evidence. The major themes of study in this unit are: body support and movement, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, the respiratory system, the urinary system and the control of body fluids; the digestive system and the processing of nutrients in the body; the lymphoid/immune system; microbes and infection; and an introduction to pharmacological principles.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In-semester quizzes (MCQ) | Quiz / Test | 10% | — |
| 2 | Mid-semester test (MCQ) | Quiz / Test | 20% | — |
| 3 | Anatomy test (MCQ/SAQ) | Quiz / Test | 25% | — |
| 4 | Final examination (MCQ and/or EMQ, plus SAQ - 130 minutes) | Examination | 45% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- BMA1901 — Human structure and function 1
prohibitions
- BMA1012 — Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 2
- BMS2011 — Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective
- BMS2031 — Body systems
- NUR1114 — Fundamental skills and knowledge for nursing and midwifery practice 2
- PHY2011 — Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systems
- PHY2032 — Endocrine control systems
- PHY2042 — Body systems physiology
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Learning outcomes
- Relate the structure of the major bones, joints and muscles to the functions of support and movement;
- Summarise the structures of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and explain how their integrated functions facilitate transport and maintain homeostasis;
- Locate the organs of the digestive system and describe the processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism;
- Consider how urine is formed and the role of the kidneys in maintaining fluid composition and balance;
- Outline the body's innate and adaptive defences and how they determine the nature of interactions with microbes;
- Outline basic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principals as a foundation for understanding pharmacology;
- Analyse and interpret data using an evidence based approach to understand patient symptoms.
Workload
5 hours of contact per week (lectures, tutorials, and practicals). 6 hours of student-directed study per week (including pre- and post-class activities).
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | — |
| Applied sessions | 2 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
| Practical activities | 10 hours |
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