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.
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:
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.
$47,520
Cost of living | 1 person | $9,804 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $11,680 |
Tuition | 1 person | $35,840 |
Improve your English language skills without taking an IELTS test. You could get direct entry to a Massey degree with the university's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
English Test | English for Academic Purposes 1 | English for Academic Purposes 2 | |
English Entry | IELTS | 5.0 overall (all bands 4.5 or above) | 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) |
iBT TOEFL | 40 overall (3 in reading & listening, 13 in speaking & writing) | 50 overall (5 in reading & listening, 15 in speaking & writing) | |
PTE | 38 overall | 46 overall | |
Cambridge English | 155 | 165 |
Entry point | Duration | Exit |
EAP1 | 10 weeks | Foundation Studies – entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 5.5 overall |
EAP2 | 10 weeks | Direct entry into University - entry requirement equivalent to IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall |
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:
India:
If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations. However there is some expected background knowledge.
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