Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Science Conjoint - Physiology

The University of Auckland

The diversity of major options available in both Music and Science is a strength of the BMus/BSc conjoint. You’ll be able to pursue both of your areas of interest and structure a degree that’s unique to you. Pushing scientific boundaries requires creative and independent thinking – both of which are fostered by your musical studies – while the discipline and practice of music complements the acute focus necessary for successful scientific research. Understanding data is important for success in the workplace knowing how to process and display data in ways accessible to a varied audience will be key to taking advantage of the emerging career opportunities in today’s data-driven work landscape. The BMus/BSc conjoint offers, for example, the rigour and repetition required for experimentation in the chemical or physical sciences and the analysis of environment that’s a feature in Psychology and Musicology. This kind of duality presents the ideal context for you to become a disrupter by encouraging ideation, agile thinking and collaboration – qualities sought after by employers.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.