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NURS5201: Fundamentals of Human Pathophysiology
2026 unit information
This unit of study uses a systems-based approach to assist students to explore the foundations of physiology and to examine the associated pathology of common illnesses observed in the clinical setting. Learning will occur in the context of the mechanisms that maintain homeostatic control of body processes. Topics addressed in the unit include various body systems and disease manifestations.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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NURS5042 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe basic human anatomy and physiological function within the body
- LO2. Describe the pathophysiology of selected health priority areas to explain their respective clinical manifestations, prevention, and pharmacological management.
- LO3. Synthetise, integrate and apply foundational human bioscience knowledge to specific contexts and situations in health
- LO4. Describe how the structure of cells and tissues are related to their roles within selected organs and organ systems.
- LO5. Explain pathogenic processes within the human body and their expression as observable alterations to normal anatomy/ physiological function across the lifespan
- LO6. Describe how specific organ systems contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis and thereby support overall health.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
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