Science Courses

An advanced anatomy course developed for people wishing to develop a career in health and human sciences, paramedical jobs and alternative therapists, specially massage therapists and other health care professions working in close contact with the patients body.
Topics covered include surface gross, regional, systemic, and radiographuc anatomy, plus cytology and histology.
This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy, and is an ideal follow on from Human Anatomy and Physiology BSC101.

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[More info & enrolment: Anatomy II (Human)]

Strenghten your knowledge on Biochemistry and further your career in Health and Life Sciences. Learn about the important building blocks of life including: Amino acids, proteins, sugars, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, homones, RNA and DNA. This course focuses on biochemical molecules. 

Students would normally have completed Plant or Animal Biochemistry I, before attempting this module.

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[More info & enrolment: Biochemistry II]

Deepen your knowledge on Biochemistry with emphasis on plants. This is an advanced course on biochemistry that will give you a deep understanding on how life processes work, where living organism obtain their energy and nutrients and how these are processed to renew and develop new living materials.  

Prerequisites: Biochemistry I and II or equivalent knowledge.

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[More info & enrolment: Biochemistry III (Plant Processes)]

Discover how energy affects our body, how to manage people's energy, where it comes from and what affects energy levels. Learn about energy and movement within the human body. What are the factors that makes us move better?. By understanding these factors you can better manage people's capacity to move, and to manage optimum levels of energy within their body.   

Prerequisite: A basic understanding of body systems (e.g. Human Anatomy and Physiology).

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[More info & enrolment: Bioenergetics Human (Biology Ib )]

BECOME AN EXPERT IN BREATHING

Breathing is the most important function in the human body, it is the first function that keep us alive. This course provides you with knowledge to improve your energy levels and prevent ageing with correct respiration.

This course covers: blood, blood pressure, pulmonary ventilation, gas exchange & transport, blood flow and gas transport, cardiorespiratory control, cardiorespiratory disease, & more. 

Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology BSC101 or equivalent. S2

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[More info & enrolment: Cardio Respiratory Performance (Human Biology III)]

BE PREPARED FOR A CAREER IN HEALTH AND SCIENCES
An essential foundation course for all people interested in human health, animal care and animal studies. The cell is the basic unit of life. Its knowledge is most essential to understand how life works for higher animals and plants.
Student Comment: "the course was better than I expected" "I am studying a Bachelor of Health Science next year at university. I gained far more knowledge from this course than I expected."  J.McEwan

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[More info & enrolment: Cell Biology]

DO YOU WANT A CAREER IN SCIENCES...?
and you want to try the waters first? you want to do it in step by step?
Then our Certificate is the best course for you. It gives you an excellent foundation in applied science with many options to select specialisation (plant, animal, environmental, health) and very relevant subjects in science today. 
The Certificate in Applied Sciences is also an excellent tool for people wishing to work or working in science related jobs without formal qualifications, to improve employability and forward your career up the ladder.   This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

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[More info & enrolment: Certificate In Applied Science]

IMPROVE YOUR ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
This course complements Engineering I, developing skills to apply appropriate and innovative engineering solutions, to improve efficiency and productivity in agriculture and horticulture. It covers: surveying, earthworks, water management, environmental control (eg. heating, cooling, ventilation, etc.), fencing, chemical applications, mechanising manual tasks, improving engineering efficiency/operations and developing engineering solutions to different workplace tasks/problems.

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[More info & enrolment: Engineering Applications (Engineering II)]

Acquire and deepen your knowledge in Human Anatomy and Physiology. This course provides you with the knowledge basis to a career in Human Health and Wellbeing. You will understand what is a human body, how it works and which factors determine health.

This course is designed for people working or looking to work in the health care industry, or for people who want to have the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

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[More info & enrolment: Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Biology 1A)]

Keep your tools and machinery in perfect working order always!.

An introductory subject which aims to develop your ability to manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery, with particular reference to professional gardening, agriculture and horticulture. Learn the use and operation of tools, equipment and machines to keep them running smoothly by yourself.

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[More info & enrolment: Machinery & Equipment (Engineering I)]

DO YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH DOCTORS AND PATIENTS?
A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.

This course is relevant to anyone working or wishing to work in fields of health, alternative medicine or paramedical areas; such as reception for a doctor or natural therapist.

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[More info & enrolment: Medical Terminology]

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER IN HUMAN STUDIES

This course describes why humans see, touch, smell, taste and hear the world around us like we do. It also shows with practical examples how our body is able to move and how to improve flexibility, performance and posture. The course guides you to a better understanding of the operation of muscles and nerves, in movements and reactions observed in the body.

This course covers: nerves, the nervous system, motor skills, structure & function of skeletal muscle, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility.

Prerequisites: Human Biology BSC101 or equivalent.S2

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[More info & enrolment: Muscles & Movement Human Biology II)]

An advanced course on human physiology that will develop further your understanding of the principles of physiology, examining functions of the cells, tissues and systems of the human body. The course details how our bodies maintain internal equilibrium and health while exposed to the most variable range of conditions, such as physical, psychological and environmental factors. 
A course designed for health therapists and all those working in health care that want or need to develop a deeper understanding of the human body processes and health maintenance.

Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology  BSC101 or equivalent.

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[More info & enrolment: Physiology II (Human)]

Strenghten your career with this course in Statistics. If you want to develop scientifically-based research studies, this is your starting point. Learn how to interpret data sets, and how to prove your point based on scientifically proven methods.

A 100 hour course such as this provides the most essential knowledge and skills required by consultants and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines. This course assumes a basic knowledge of Statistics, at least to the level covered by our Research Project I course.

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[More info & enrolment: Statistics]