BBHE1003: Biomolecular Components of the Human Body

2026 unit information

This unit provides foundational knowledge for human physiology by introducing essential concepts from biology, chemistry and physics, and demonstrating their application to physiological processes. The key topics include molecular interactions, energy metabolism, equilibrium, fluid dynamics, and radiation, all introduced from first principles and applied to medicine. Students will learn how these concepts relate to human body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems, with a focus on maintaining homeostasis. The unit will equip students with the scientific principles necessary to understand physiological processes and their relevance to health and disease.

Unit details and rules

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Medicine and Health

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	None
Corequisites: ?	BBHE1011
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 2 2026	Normal day	Westmead, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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