Health Science (A/T/M)

In Health Science, students will investigate the major systems of the body and their functions. Students will inquire into fundamental questions about cells and tissues, and organisms at the microscopic level, as well as the macro systems that regulate and control the body.

Students will use scientific methodologies, including empirical and literature-based approaches. Students will develop a basic and broad knowledge of the human body and medical science that will support further studies at the tertiary level.

Health Science introduces students to the complex technical language and key concepts of the discipline. This provides a valuable foundation and enables students to make informed decisions about pathways into the fields of medicine and allied subjects (nursing, nutritional health, occupational therapy, osteopathy, para-medicine and physiotherapy, for example).