Unit of study_

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
Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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NURS5042
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 1 2026
Normal day Westmead, Sydney
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