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The Human Life Sciences degree program is a packed program that includes both theory and practical work, with Physiology being the main subject. In the Physiological theory modules, you will be studying how the systemic, metabolic and cellular components of the body functions and how they relate to disease conditions, like HIV, Alzheimer’s disease, Diabetes, etc. In the practicals you will then apply these theories by using the latest, high tech student learning tools.<\/p>\n

For more information visit: http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/faculty\/science\/physiologicalsciences\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Physiology is the study of the human body and all its integrate biochemical systems and pathways that makes the human body function.<\/p>\n

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The BSc Human Life Sciences programme offers two streams: namely the Biology stream; and the Biology with Psychology stream. The following High School subjects are necessary for admission into the two streams:<\/p>\n

Stream 1: Biology<\/strong>
Specific Admission Requirements:
\u2022 Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) \u2013 4
\u2022 Physical Sciences \u2013 4
\u2022 Mathematics \u2013 6 (If you will be taking Mathematics 114, 144 and Physics 114, 144) OR Mathematics \u2013 5 (If you will be taking Mathematics (Bio) 124 and Physics (Bio) 134, 154)<\/p>\n

Stream 2: Biology with Psychology<\/strong>
Specific Admission Requirements:
\u2022 Afrikaans or English (Home Language or First Additional Language) \u2013 4
\u2022 Physical Sciences \u2013 4
\u2022 Mathematics \u2013 5<\/p>\n

Both streams can lead to an honours programme in Physiological Sciences. If you take applicable elective modules, stream 1 also leads to an honours programme in Anatomy, Biochemistry or Genetics. Stream 2 also leads to an honours programme in Genetics or Psychology. For more information have a look at the Faculty of Science Calendar (Part 5) at:
http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/Documents\/Yearbooks\/Current\/2021-Science.pdf.<\/a><\/p>\n

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For these two streams the following subjects are necessary for completion of the degree:<\/p>\n

Stream 1: Biology<\/strong>
1 st year: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Science in Context
2 nd year: Biochemistry, Biometry, Genetics, Physiology, plus either Anatomy or Microbiology
3 rd year: Physiology, plus either one of the following: Anatomy or Biochemistry or Genetics<\/p>\n

Stream 2: Biology with Psychology<\/strong>
1 st year: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Science in Context
2 nd year: Biochemistry, Biometry, Genetics, Physiology, Psychology Genetics (4 modules), Physiology (2 modules), Psychology (3 modules)<\/p>\n

Physiology is also included in the Sport Science degree. <\/p>\n

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Yes, it is a good alternative, but ONLY if you are interested in Physiological Sciences, as there is NO guarantee that you will be accepted into medicine. You could follow any other programme you are interested in before applying for medicine again. Only a few students are selected for medicine after 1 st year BSc, and you have to pass all your subjects with distinction. You can also apply for medicine after you have obtained your BSc degree, but you must also pass your degree with distinction to qualify for selection. See the Faculty of Science Calendar (Part 5) for more details: http:\/\/www.sun.ac.za\/english\/Documents\/Yearbooks\/Current\/Science.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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There are plenty of job opportunities for students that complete the Human Life Sciences degree, including, but not limited to the following options:<\/p>\n