Human Physiology & Health Home Study Course

Following the Human Physiology & Health home study course you will:

• have an increased understanding of the physical structure of the human body
• be able to maintain your health better, and advise others, through an improved knowledge of the way your body functions
• have a better understanding of the physical and chemical ways in which humans resemble other organisms
• be able to apply sound scientific principles to the ways in which you obtain and use information
• be able to interpret data accurately
• understand how to design investigations and know how the results can enable you to draw different conclusions
• understand the principles behind a controlled experiment, and why they are often essential to draw meaningful results

Qualification

The Human Physiology & Health home study course leads to the award Diploma in Human Physiology and Health - ASET Level 3. ASET is a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Course Syllabus

The course is divided up into six modules, as follows:

Module 1: Essential Principles

Unit 1 Living Things
Unit 2 The Chemistry of Life

Module 2: Energy and Respiration

Unit 3 Diet and the Respiratory System
Unit 4 Digesting and using food
Unit 5 Photosynthesis, Food Chains and Web
Unit 6 The Respiratory System

Module 3: Perception and Reaction

Unit 7 Receiving information
Unit 8 Acting on information

Module 4: Physiology and Homeostasis

Unit 9 The Blood Circulatory System
Unit 10 Excretion
Unit 11 Homeostasis
Unit 12 Skeleton and Muscles

Module 5: Reproduction and Variation

Unit 13 Reproduction
Unit 14 Development
Unit 15 Genetics
Unit 16 Variation and Selection

Module 6: Humans and their Environment

Unit 17 Micro-Organisms and Health
Unit 18 Defence of the Body against Infection and Illness
Unit 19 Treating Injury and Illness
Unit 20 Human Populations and Ecosystems
Unit 21 Practical Ecology

Duration

You may register at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, with extensions being granted at our discretion. The Human Physiology & Health Home Study Course will take around 120 hours of study to complete.

Tutor Support and Assessment

The course is designed for you to study at home or work. You will receive a course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You will also have access to a dedicated student support line during working hours.

Each unit is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

What's included in the Human Physiology & Health Home Study Course?

Studyguide
Comprehensive study notes for each unit of the course
Self-assessment activities
Assignments
Tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
ASET registration and accreditation

Your investment

£ 235.00

Methods of payment: Credit/Debit card online (using Paypal).

You can pay the course fees in full or by instalments.

If paying by instalments you will pay a deposit of £125, followed by 4 monthly instalments at £35 (credit card only). To pay by instalments please call 0845 094 5889 .

Human Physiology & Health Home Study Course

ASET Level 3
120 hours

Online payments are made using Paypal - all major credit and debit cards accepted.

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