Anatomy & Physiology
Overview
Study every major system in the human body — digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, musculoskeletal, immune, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive. You'll build the foundational knowledge used in healthcare, fitness, and biomedical careers.
This course is equivalent to a first-year anatomy course at a post-secondary institution, giving you a real advantage when you start your program. You'll also develop practical knowledge about maintaining a healthy lifestyle for yourself and your community.
Career Opportunities
- Physician / Surgeon — Diagnosing and treating illness and injury
- Registered Nurse / LPN — Providing direct patient care in hospitals and clinics
- Physiotherapist — Helping patients recover movement and manage pain
- Paramedic — Providing emergency medical care in the field
- Occupational Therapist — Helping people regain skills for daily life after injury or illness
- Massage Therapist — Treating soft tissue to relieve pain and improve mobility
- Dental Hygienist — Providing preventive oral health care
- Dietitian / Nutritionist — Planning nutrition programs and advising on healthy eating
- Pharmacist — Dispensing medication and advising on drug interactions
- Veterinarian — Diagnosing and treating animals
- Athletic Trainer — Preventing and treating sports injuries
- Chiropractor — Treating musculoskeletal conditions through spinal adjustment
- Psychologist — Studying behavior and mental processes to support mental health
- Optometrist — Examining eyes and prescribing corrective lenses
- Lab / X-Ray Technologist — Running diagnostic tests and imaging in medical settings
Post-Secondary Programs
University of Alberta — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
www.ualberta.ca
University of Alberta — Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
www.ualberta.ca
University of Alberta — Pre-Medicine Pathway (BSc)
www.ualberta.ca
University of Alberta — Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
www.ualberta.ca
University of Alberta — Master of Science in Physical Therapy
www.ualberta.ca
University of Calgary — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
nursing.ucalgary.ca
University of Calgary — Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)
cumming.ucalgary.ca
University of Calgary — Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
kinesiology.ucalgary.ca
MacEwan University — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
www.macewan.ca
MacEwan University — Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN)
www.macewan.ca
MacEwan University — Massage Therapy Diploma
www.macewan.ca
Mount Royal University — Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
www.mtroyal.ca
Mount Royal University — Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
www.mtroyal.ca
University of Lethbridge — Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
www.ulethbridge.ca
University of Lethbridge — Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
www.ulethbridge.ca
NAIT — Medical Laboratory Technology Diploma
www.nait.ca
NAIT — Respiratory Therapy Diploma
www.nait.ca
SAIT — Primary Care Paramedic Certificate
www.sait.ca
SAIT — Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma
www.sait.ca
SAIT — Medical Laboratory Technology Diploma
www.sait.ca
SAIT — Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma
www.sait.ca
Transferable Skills
- Scientific literacy — Reading and understanding medical and health research
- Analytical thinking — Connecting symptoms to body systems and underlying causes
- Attention to detail — Identifying precise structures and processes in complex systems
- Study discipline — Managing a large volume of technical material at a post-secondary level
- Health awareness — Making informed decisions about personal and community wellness
- Communication — Explaining complex health concepts in plain language