Anatomy and physiology
Why do a short course in Anatomy and physiology?
We offer an online bridging course in anatomy and physiology at the end of each year and again in the new year. The course provides you with an understanding of the structure and function of the human body and caters for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry), Bachelor of Nursing (Division 2 conversion), graduates entering Master courses and mature age students returning to study.
Human Biosciences Bridging Course in Physiology and Anatomy
Who should enrol in the Bridging P&A course?
Successful completion of this course meets the requirements for several student groups:
graduates whose previous studies did not include physiology and anatomy and who are offered a place in
- Master of Health Information Management course,
- Master of Occupational Therapy Practice or
- Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program,
- Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics, or
- Master of Orthoptics
Successful completion of this course also meets the requirements of those who qualified as a Division 2 Nurse prior to 2008 and who are offered a place in
- Bachelor of Nursing (Division 2 Conversion) conversion program.
Successful completion of this course provides an appropriate background for post-graduate students who plan to study certain post-graduate Masters degrees in the health sciences, but whose previous studies have not included physiology and anatomy, and who would like to gain this background as preparation for their formal studies. Fot example:
- Master of Speech Pathology.
Note: The Anatomy and Physiology bridging program is not a pathway into the Masters Of Physiotherapy Practice
Courses
Two courses will be offered, each most probably over 4 weeks:
- the first course from approximate mid-November to mid-December 2012
- the second course from approximately late January to late February 2013.
These dates, plus the closing dates for enrolment will be finalised and posted on this web page by late May 2012.
The course fee will be $330
Note that once your payment has been successful, you will be given a receipt number: this is your receipt. Please record this number. You will be sent an email not later than one day before the course commencement date - this email will provide you with your username and password, and details about how to access the Learning Management System (LMS) for this course: this will give you access to all of the course materials.
Further Information about the Bridging Course in Physiology and Anatomy (PDF 31KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 29KB)
For non-credit card holders
Please download your Bundoora Anatomy & Physiology Application 2012 Form (DOC 50KB). Payments by cheque or money orders must be attached to the application form and returned to the Division of Health Studies Reception, Health Sciences 1, Level 1, Room 103, Bundoora Campus.
For any further queries about these courses you may contact:
Academic coordinator
Elizabeth Brown
e.brown@latrobe.edu.au
+ 61 3 9479 5767
Administration
Gabrielle Collins
g.collins@latrobe.edu.au
+ 61 3 9479 5767
Student and graduate profiles
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Student and graduate profiles
Students of our Faculty talk about their experience at La Trobe.
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your short course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences; or focus on staff in Anatomy and physiology.
