Health & Social Care

Human Biology

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

8 October 2022 - 9 October 2022
2 February 2023 - 3 February 2023

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

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Introduction

This is an entry level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course description

This course provides a basic introduction to some of the processes that are essential to human life. This is particularly useful for those who aspire to study at a higher level in preparation for a career in a health related professions.

What can this course lead to?

This course will introduce you to the subject of Biology and will support you to progress on to further short courses such as ‘The Science of Everyday Life’ or a qualification course such as the ‘Level 2 Diploma in Health Science Profession’s. Our Student Support Services team will work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and aspirations.

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You can find out more about Northern College and the courses on offer at one of our Open Events.

Location

Northern College, Yorkshire

Course session dates

Session dates for 8 October 2022 - 9 October 2022

Saturday 08 Oct 2022 to Sunday 09 Oct 2022

Session dates for 2 February 2023 - 3 February 2023

Thursday 02 Feb 2023 to Friday 03 Feb 2023

Course fees and funding support

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £25.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Introduction

This is an entry level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Find out more about levels

What others are saying

I worked in various roles for 11 years before training to become a tutor. It was the best thing I have ever done. I get to teach young people and adults and can provide real life scenarios to help them to understand the subject.

Northern College is truly a life changing experience.

Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.