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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science
Bachelor of Medical Science - BMedSc3991 - Medical Science

Specialisation Structure
72 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 72 UOC.

Core Courses

Students must take 54 UOC of the following courses.

BABS1201
6 UOC
Molecules, Cells and Genes
ANAT1521
6 UOC
Anatomy for Medical Science
PHSL2101
6 UOC
Physiology 1A
BIOC2101
6 UOC
Principles of Biochemistry (Advanced)
PHAR2011
6 UOC
Introductory Pharmacology and Toxicology
ANAT2241
6 UOC
Histology: Basic and Systematic
CHEM1011
6 UOC
Chemistry 1A: Atoms, Molecules and Energy

Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 18 UOC of the following courses.

ANAT3411
6 UOC
Neuroanatomy
NEUR3121
6 UOC
Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
PHAR3202
6 UOC
Neuropharmacology
NEUR3101
6 UOC
Muscle and Motor Control
NEUR3221
6 UOC
Neurophysiology
NEUR3211
6 UOC
Neuroscience Research Seminars

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Additional Information

Honours

Students interested in pursuing Honours in Neuroscience should refer to program 4500 I Science (Honours) and the Neuroscience Honours handbook entries.

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