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Human physiology explores how our bodies work in both healthy and diseased states. Earning a degree in this field offers strong foundations for careers or advanced studies in biomedical research, healthcare, and related areas.
Learners investigate physiological systems ranging from microscopic cellular processes to whole-body functions. This discipline employs scientific principles to assess how humans react to internal and external factors (like shifts in physical activity, environmental changes, and illnesses), then applies these insights to enhance wellbeing.
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements: