Ramza
Regular Member
PHSL is the closest subject you will get into the field of medicine imo.
One reason as to why I took up physiology as in all honesty, in my dealings with genetics, biochemistry and other biological sciences, it is essentially medical applications which cover most biological sciences - i.e we do a lot of biochemistry, physics, chemistry, pharmacology, anatomy as the subject, physiology essentially means 'how things work' - so its imperative we look at the atomic, molecular, micro and macro levels at which both physiological and pathological processes occur. This is then all backed up by current research which can be expected, but once in awhile, oppose the dogma of modern medical science.
With the freedom I had with BBiomed I was able to reinforce that knowledge by taking other papers such as phal, bioc, anat.
While I am very appreciative of the insight a PHSL based BBiomedSc/BSc degree has given me, I would most likely say if your looking for A+ papers phsl200 levels are fine while 300 levels are not. I could maybe say the average for 300levels phsls was about C+ - B- or B, within that area anyway.
At 200 level most papers are fairly easy, it depends on what your into really, phal, anat, micr is a very good mix as they tend to overlap in most parts.
The problem comes at 300 level when most papers become highly internally assesed. Physiology requires a lab report on each lab completed. If you major in physiology you will have on average 1.5 lab reports per week throughout the semester - add this on top of the other papers and you have to be diligent. Its not an easy task but it is definitely achievable.
In terms of what combination of papers thats up to you, i took pharmacology, some anatomy, bioc, psyc with enough room for comp sci and maori papers. When you are 2nd year it is very important you take 100 levels as 100 levels will not be counted towards ur GPA in 3rd year (only 200 lvl + 300 level) I regret not taking an archaeology paper or even a music paper just to take a break from the regular gist of science.
ANAT 332 - cell biol - Very easy paper - averaged A+ internally (not that thats much of an indication of overall) but it is simple if you are a physiologist.
PHSL345 - phsl aspects of health and disease - Epic paper!
PHSL343 - cell phsl - Another paper i throughly enjoyed (well one component of it anyway)
I am applying for medicine at otago this year, so im hoping these few days can show a continuation of the grades achieved in semester 1.
. 345 had 3 out of 4 questions repeated, 343 had 2 repeated out of 4 and 344 had 1 out of 3 repeated. Funny that this year in 344 the lecturer changed the question after 7 years of repeating. 
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