Want to know what makes you tick? Physiology is a rapidly advancing and exciting subject area you can be a part of with Massey’s Bachelor of Science (Physiology).

Ever wondered how your diet influences the skeleton, or how the stomach and intestines process food, or even how climate change impacts the survival ability of penguins? 

Your teachers are at the forefront of research like this. They’ll use it in their teaching, so what you learn is relevant and engaging.

Physiology explains how cells, tissues and organs work together to maintain normal body function. 

It is the basis of modern medicine, connecting science and health, so human can recognize and understand problems, helping develop new treatments for disease.

You will gain a broad understanding of the functions and integration of the major organ systems of the body, progressing to more in-depth insights as your study progresses.

Follow your interests

You can choose from a wide variety of courses to complement your physiology study at Massey. 

That could include anything from agribusiness, psychology or human nutrition to environmental science, zoology or sport and exercise.

Topics you’ll learn about include:

• adaptive human physiology
• animal welfare science
• cell physiology
• environmental physiology
• metabolic physiology
• human lifecycle physiology
• physiological control systems
• physiological strategies for survival
• physiology of mammalian organ systems
   

Transferable skills

You’ll also learn skills that will be useful, no matter what field you end up working in, like critical thinking, planning, analysis and communication skills.

Note: July start will take 3.5 years to complete.

• Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
• Proof of the name change
• High School graduation certificate
• Academic transcripts
• English Language proficiency
• A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
• Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. 

The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus successful completion of one year of bachelor's-level study from a recognized institution; or
• Successful completion of a two-year diploma, or a minimum of two years out of a three-year diploma from a recognized institution; or
• Completed Gaokao with a tier-one score from the related province

India: 

• All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Year 12 or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12, with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English; or
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) – State Board Examination in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujurat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, with:
  • an overall average of 85% or higher (with no less than four academic subjects), with
  • a minimum of 70% or above in English.

Foundation qualifications to meet entry requirements

If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.

• Foundation Certificate (International)
• Foundation Certificate (International Accelerated)

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations. However there is some expected background knowledge.

Expected high school preparation

• At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Biology
• At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Chemistry