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North West University

Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Physiology

The Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Physiology in Health Professions is offered by North West University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Subjects: 8.

Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Physiology offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences

Outcomes of the qualification: 
After completing the qualification, students should demonstrate the following:

•  knowledge of the field of Physiology and the ability to understand research theories, methodologies, and techniques or practice applied to Physiological processes; 
• critical review of information gathering, evaluation and management processes in the Physiological context in order to develop creative responses to health problems and issues;
• an understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of selecting, applying or transferring appropriate standard procedures, processes or techniques to identify Physiological problems in the human;
• ability to identify and address, on individual as well as group level, ethical issues based on critical reflection on the suitability of different ethical value systems or treatment methods within the field of Physiology;
• the attitudes necessary for the achievement of high standards of ethical behaviour, both in relation to conduct and commitment in the workplace and in own personal development;
• rigorous interpretations and creative insights through effective communication to lay as well as scholarly audiences by means of academic, professional and occupational ideas and solutions for Physiological problems;
• application of learning strategies in a self-critical manner to effectively assess his or her and others, ongoing professional and learning needs.

Duration
The minimum duration of the study is one year and the maximum duration is two years.

PROGRAMME: PHYSIOLOGY
The curriculum composed for this programme is of an academic nature. In composing the curriculum, consideration was given to the career opportunities and the human capital needs of the country. This curriculum prepares the student for further postgraduate study in Cardiovascular Physiology.

Curriculum
Research methodology (16 credits)
Cellular Physiology (8 credits)
Cardiovascular Physiology A (16 credits)
Neurophysiology (16 credits)
Endocrinology (8 credits)
Cardiovascular Physiology B (16 credits)
Cardiovascular Physiology C (8 credits)
Practical Project (32 credits)