Undergraduate

Anatomy and Human Biology

The Anatomy and Human Biology major lets you discover how your body works, why it works that way, where people come from and how we are related to one another.
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

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131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Graduates wanting a career in research find jobs in areas such as sleep science, assisted reproductive technologies, pharmaceutical training and neuroscience. There are opportunities for employment as scientists in commercial organisations, as cultural advisers or in sales associated with these types of organisations, in public science education, in museums and in the media.
Graduates wanting a career in research find jobs in areas such as sleep science, assisted reproductive technologies, pharmaceutical training and neuroscience. There are opportunities for employment as scientists in commercial organisations, as cultural advisers or in sales associated with these types of organisations, in public science education, in museums and in the media.

Further Study

Honours in Anatomy and Human Biology is a blend of coursework and research project work designed to introduce you to the world of research. It equips you with the skills and flexibility of outlook needed to deal with rapidly changing technologies and to lead you into habits of critical thinking, problem analysis and public presentation, which would serve in any leadership role. The combination of formal study and practical experience offered in this honours specialisation is suitable preparation for entry into graduate professional courses such as medicine, physiotherapy, audiology, chiropractic, nursing, teaching or forensics, especially for students interested in furthering those fields through research. It also provides a suitable entry-level qualification for careers in reproductive technology, science communication, biomedical research and primatology.
Honours in Anatomy and Human Biology is a blend of coursework and research project work designed to introduce you to the world of research. It equips you with the skills and flexibility of outlook needed to deal with rapidly changing technologies and to lead you into habits of critical thinking, problem analysis and public presentation, which would serve in any leadership role. The combination of formal study and practical experience offered in this honours specialisation is suitable preparation for entry into graduate professional courses such as medicine, physiotherapy, audiology, chiropractic, nursing, teaching or forensics, especially for students interested in furthering those fields through research. It also provides a suitable entry-level qualification for careers in reproductive technology, science communication, biomedical research and primatology.

Career Opportunities

Anatomy and Human Biology is relevant to many professions that deals with the human condition and can ultimately lead to the following careers opportunities: Physician, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, audiologist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, anatomist, biotechnologist, cardiac technician, forensic scientist, sports scientist, secondary teacher, nurse, practice manager, Department of Health researcher, reproductive technologist, biological anthropologist, clinical research assistant, sleep scientist, health promotion officer and laboratory manager, to name a few.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$43,900.00
2025
$46,300.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

The Anatomy and Human Biology major explores what it means to be human in an integrative way, combining studies of the biology and behaviour of human beings with current social and ethical issues. You'll investigate the structure, systems and functions of the body at the same time as seeking a holistic understanding of the body by conducting integrated studies from cells and molecules to species and populations.

About the course

What is it that makes us human? The Anatomy and Human Biology major allows you to explore the fascinating concept of what it means to be human in an integrative way, combining studies of the education, behaviour and biology of human beings with current social and ethical issues.
Anatomy and Human Biology

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 16-25 hours teaching time, plus your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ANHBY
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BBiomedSc), 4 years (BBiomedSc[Hons])
Anatomy and Human Biology
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 16-25 hours teaching time, plus your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-ANHBY
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BBiomedSc), 4 years (BBiomedSc[Hons])
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
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Mia Zekovic-Bosnjak

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Mia Zekovic-Bosnjak

You'll learn to

  • understand the structural, functional and genetic biology of humans
  • demonstrate familiarity with human biology, including genetics, functional morphology, histology and cell biology, evolutionary ecology, and biological anthropology
  • understand how humans respond to changing environments, due to factors like climate change and pandemics.

Why study this course at UWA

  • Discover how and why your body works, where people come from and how we are related
  • UWA is ranked 1st in Australia for Biological Sciences (ARWU 2023) and 3rd in Australia for Anatomy and Physiology (QS 2023) 
  • Learn from award-winning teaching staff and internationally renowned researchers
  • Engage in hands-on experiences to enhance learning and facilitate career readiness.

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Popular combinations

Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.