This course is designed is to give adults (19+ years) the opportunity, through achieving the required UCAS points, to progress to Higher Education/degree level courses in health sciences and other associated areas.
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 equivalent.
Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
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19+ | Please enquire | You will need to provide your own stationery and text books. Access to your own laptop is strongly recommended. As a student at Northumberland College you will have free unlimited use of Office online for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with cloud storage and share point |
Over a course of units progress will be assessed using a range of methods including: assignments, research projects, practical assessments and reports.
Please check with your chosen university for maths and English entry requirements.
English and maths are important for your studies and progress to your chosen career. Ideally, you will have already achieved maths and English grade 4 / C on entry to this programme, if not, or you wish to update your skills, we can support with this.
We run the course over two days, usually class based but with some blended online delivery. The course will be delivered over two days, one day session and one evening session per week, attendance at each session is required to ensure you meet the requirements of the course.
The days allocated for the course are Tuesday [day] between 9.30 a.m. and 2.30p.m. and Thursday [evening] 5.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
*Days and times are subject to change and will be confirmed at admissions appointment or enrolment.
You will study modules including:
Biology -
- Disease and Immunity
- Body Systems
- Human Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems
- Enzymes
- Biological Molecules
Psychology -
- Psychological Perspectives
- Memory
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Biopsychology of Stress
- Cognitive Development
Sociology -
- Health Promotion
Health -
- Lifestyle Choices and Health
After successful completion of this course you could progress to a higher education programme of study either at University or at Northumberland College.
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