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Anatomy and Physiology

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 4
Module lead: Christopher Franks
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

This module will provide you with a foundational knowledge and understanding of the health sciences that underpins your professional practice. You will learn about the relevant anatomy and physiology, and how it is integrated from the cellular level to the organ systems level to promote normal body functioning. You will also gain a basic understanding of human health and development across the lifespan.

Linked modules

This module is in development for the 2025 curriculum.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

This module will use a blended-learning approach, with a range of teaching and learning activities: You will be required to attend core lectures, which may be delivered in-person and/or online, and actively participate in preparatory work, where applicable, to facilitate the delivery of lectures. You will be directed to review online resources, and complete online tasks and activities. You will be encouraged to engage with formative assessment throughout the module. You should also develop the skills and initiative necessary to manage your own independent learning as part of your own professional responsibility.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	116
Lecture	34
Total study time	150

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Formative self-marked practice exam

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback:
Final Assessment:
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Exam	100%