Bachelor of Health Sciences / Bachelor of Science Conjoint - Physiology

The University of Auckland

The BHSc/BSc allows you to develop your interest and knowledge about the government's role in determining health policy, alongside how wealth systems function, and how biological and social bases of ill-health exist in our communities. Coupled with your passion for Science, the duality of the degree can provide fertile ground to delve deeper into these issues from the perspective of statistics, psychology or even environmental science. Enhance your BHSc with complementary courses in Science to enrich your skills and learning experience, and become a key player in the health sector. We advise that the University of Auckland is not involved in the employment of graduates and can make no guarantee of post-qualification registration or employment in New Zealand or any other country.Physiology is the study of how living organisms work. A major focus is on understanding what goes wrong when disease strikes. Physiology explores how the body works. It provides a rational scientific basis for the treatment of disease. At the core of Physiology is the acquisition of knowledge by observation, experiment and interpretation. Physiology is highly quantitative and has close links with biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, mathematical modelling and pharmacology, as well as zoology and plant biology. A large part of medical research is centred on Physiology. It is an active and developing science that promises to be one of the most exciting disciplines for the foreseeable future.