Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 1

NURBN1111 Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 1

This unit is one of two units that provide foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, with a focus on the biological principles that underpin health and normal body function. Students will examine the organisation of the human body from chemical, cellular, and tissue levels through to major organ systems, exploring how physiological processes are integrated and regulated to maintain homeostasis. An integrated, whole-body approach supports students in understanding structural and functional changes across the lifespan. Key topics include the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive systems and nutrition and metabolism. Through applied learning, students will begin to connect biological science knowledge with nursing and midwifery practice.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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