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PHSI2908: Applied Physiology (Advanced)
2026 unit information
The study of physiology is in essence the understanding of the integration of function and homeostasis. In this unit, you will extend your learning in PHSI2007/2907 (and MEDS2001) applying your understanding of some key body systems and physiological concepts to applied, integrative, systems-based scenarios in three modules: exercise physiology, applied body systems, and biomedical engineering. This will consolidate your conceptual understanding of basic cellular, organ and whole-body physiology and the homeostatic mechanisms. To support your learning, you will undertake face-to-face laboratory activities that involve experiments on humans, with an emphasis on hypothesis generation, data analysis, interpretation and communication. These sessions will consolidate your conceptual understanding with practical application of core physiological principles in an experimental context. Additional face-to-face workshops and tutorials will develop critical thinking, your understanding of the applied nature of physiology, and generic skills in scientific writing and presentation, and related software usage. The in-person practicals and tutorials also emphasise group learning and teamwork, project management and deep thinking. Completion of this unit will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the complex systems that regulate the human body and provide the platform for undertaking a major in Physiology in third year.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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A WAM of 70 and a mark of 70 or above in PHSI2X07 or MEDS2001 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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PHSI2008 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Human biology (BIOL1XX8 or BIOL1XX3 or MEDS1X01) |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand and describe key human physiological processes in detail, as they integrate and adapt to specific changes in environment or situation e.g., exercise or medical device implantation.
- LO2. Evaluate and integrate physiological knowledge to describe the role and relevance of physiology research findings to society including the translation to clinical and medical outcomes.
- LO3. Define a physiological problem, formulate a hypothesis, and test the hypothesis by analysing data, and creating a report to communicate your findings.
- LO4. Select and apply practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools to collect, synthesise, analyse and critically evaluate physiological data and information from a range of sources.
- LO5. Investigate and examine and communicate observations and experimental findings in Physiology and their implications and significance through a broad variety of media to diverse audiences.
- LO6. Investigate, examine, critique and communicate the methods used in the physiological sciences and be able to explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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