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PHSI3009: Cell Physiology of Disease
2025 unit information
Understanding the molecular processes taking place inside our cells, allows us to appreciate the functions of living cells, to explain the molecular basis of diseases and inspires the development of new treatments. In this Unit of Study, you will have the opportunity to: Build on your existing understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of how our bodies work, explore what goes wrong if key cell types do not work as expected, how key latest therapies work and learn about the exciting new techniques and paradigms that allow us to link events at the level of the body to the activity of single cells. This unit will help you develop a strong framework for future study and employment in medicine and health.
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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(PHSI2X07 or MEDS2001) or (PHSI2X05 and PHSI2X06) or 12cp from (BMED2402 or BMED2403 or BMED2405 or BMED2406) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHSI3909 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Develop a deep and integrated knowledge of physiological principles and concepts and their role in the workings of the major systems of the human body
- LO2. Develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge of the methods used in the physiological sciences and explain why current disciplinary knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry
- LO3. Select and apply practical and theoretical techniques and tools to conduct physiological investigations
- LO4. Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information in physiology from a range of relevant sources
- LO5. Communicate concepts and findings in physiology and their implications through a range of modes for a variety of purposes, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique
- LO6. Develop creative and innovative approaches to problem-solving in the field of physiological research
- LO7. Address authentic problems in physiology, working professionally, responsibly, and ethically within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Additional advice
We strongly recommend that students take both (PHSI3009 or PHSI3909) and (PHSI3010 or PHSI3910) units of study concurrently
