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PHA-10028 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2026/27 Last Updated: 16 September 2026

PHA-10028 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Coordinator: David Morgan Room: HORBM1.04 Tel: +44 1782 7 33474
Lecture Time:
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2026/27

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology are essential in modern medicine and medical science. This module is designed to give you a firm and detailed overview of the structure of the human body, its organs and tissues, and how disease affects the body. Lectures will be presented both in the traditional and virtual format and will be complemented by a series of practical sessions that will support your understanding of physiological processes and handling of physiological data.

Aims
The module will provide a basic understanding and knowledge of developmental biology, tissues, organs and the organisation of the human body, as well as information about how the body functions in health and disease.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify, in chronological sequence, the main stages of human prenatal development from fertilisation to birth.
: 1
Explain the mechanisms by which gene activation regulates cellular differentiation and tissue development.
: 1
Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the major human body systems (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, and digestive).
: 2,3
Explain the causes and clinical outcomes of common pathologies affecting the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, and digestive systems.
: 2
Interpret qualitative and quantitative data from physiology experiments, in order to evaluate experimental outcomes.
: 3

Study hours

Lectures: 48 hours
Laboratory sessions: 12 hours
Independent Study Hours: 246 hours including preparation for and completion of assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 30%
2-hour unseen examination
A two hour exam comprising of 40 MCQ questions (five choices, one correct answer) and short answer questions (two to be chosen out of four), covering material across the first semester.

2: Exam weighted 30%
2-hour unseen examination
A two hour exam comprising of 40 MCQ questions (five choices, one correct answer) and short answer questions (two to be chosen out of four), covering material across the second semester.

3: Problem Sheets weighted 40%
Laboratory practical assessment
Laboratory work will be assessed through the use of online problem sheets submitted via the KLE one week after each of the laboratory classes

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 16 September 2026