A Physiological Laboratory Activity to Explore the Senses and Stimulate Discussion of Diverse Career Pathways and Applications of Sensory Physiology

Physiology students are often uncertain about the range of career paths available to them beyond traditional research and healthcare roles. Embedding career awareness within the curriculum offers a way to address this gap while enhancing disciplinary learning. This paper presents sensory physiology laboratory activities on touch, balance, taste and smell, and vision, that can be used to prompt a discussion of diverse career options for physiology graduates by exploring the real-world applications of the physiological concepts.