BIOS1170 Body Systems: Structure and Function

BIOS1170 Body Systems: Structure and Function (University of Sydney): rated 4.3/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on USYD Wall.

BIOS1170 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Health in Department of Medical Sciences. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 人体系统:结构与功能

Type: Undergraduate

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Department of Medical Sciences

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health

Level: Undergraduate Level 1

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This unit presents the gross anatomy, functional histology, and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems, along with the characteristics of body fluids and acid-base balance. Emphasis is placed on how these systems respond and adapt to exercise, and how structural and functional impairments can lead to disease.

BIOS1170 student reviews, difficulty and workload

BIOS1170 has 3 scored reviews: overall 4.3/5 · usefulness 4.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 3 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.3 stars).

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BIOS1170 FAQ

Q: Is BIOS1170 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 4.3/5, overall 4.3/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches BIOS1170, and when is it offered?

A: BIOS1170 is taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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