NURS5042 The Body, Its Function and Pharmacology (University of Sydney): rated 2.8/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
NURS5042 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.
Chinese title: 人体、功能与药理学
Type: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Department of Medical Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health
Level: Postgraduate Level 5
Handbook year: 2026
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the risk factors and health consequences associated with various medical conditions, with a special focus on the critical aspects of Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure, Fluid and Electrolytes, and Gastrointestinal-Physiology (A, B, C, D, E, F). Key Topics Include: Airway and Breathing: Examining how different health conditions impact respiratory function and the strategies for effective management.
NURS5042 has 5 scored reviews: overall 2.8/5 · usefulness 2.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 2.0 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).
On Reddit: "NURS5042 and NURS5043 are the only two units about pathophysiology and pharmacology. Probably the most challenging ones for people (like me) without a science background. There’s always at least 1 unit per semester that’s “the easy one”, and two that are in the middle…not super …"
On Reddit: "i’m currently doing arts & nursing, 2nd year arts/1st year nursing. i’m genuinely enjoying the nursing component besides the shit show that happened today regarding our exam. unit coordinator/lecturer for NURS5042 is super fun & probably the best lecturer i’ve had. nursing is su…"
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Q: Is NURS5042 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 2.0/5, overall 2.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches NURS5042, and when is it offered?
A: NURS5042 is taught by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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