Accredited Level 2 Human Biology Diploma Entry Requirements
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.
All students must be 16 years of age or above.
Study Hours
Approximately 160 hours.
Accredited Level 2 Human Biology Diploma Course Duration
1 Year.
Enrolment
You can enrol on the course at any time..
Awarding Body
Assessment Method
Two tutor marked assignments; one assignment after each unit.
Accredited Level 2 Human Biology Diploma Course Content
Accredited Level 2 Human Biology Diploma Unit 1: Physiology and the Basics
Module 1: Cells and tissues
- Cell structure and function
- Microscopes
- Grouping of cells into tissues
- Organisation of tissues into organs
- Scientific units of length
- Diffusion, osmosis and active transport
- Surface area, volume ratio, temperature and concentration gradient
- Cellular respiration and energy
- Chemical equations
- ATP
- Role of enzymes
- Experimental design and investigative skills
Module 2: Physiology part 1
- Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
- Role of glucose
- Vitamins and mineral ions
- Dietary requirements
- Digestion
- Circulatory system (blood, heart)
- Breathing and gas exchange processes
- Applications (conditions and treatments)
- Investigative skills and evaluating data
Module 3: Physiology part 2
- Homeostasis
- Excretion
- Thermoregulation
- Osmoregulation
- Central nervous system
- Sense organs
- Musculoskeletal system
- Movement
- Hormones
- Liver
- Kidney
- Applications (conditions and treatments)
- Investigative skills and evaluating data
Accredited Level 2 Human Biology Diploma Unit 2: Reproduction and Microorganisms
Module 4: Reproduction and Inheritance
- Male and female reproductive systems
- Fertility
- Chromosomes, genes and DNA: variation and mutation
- Cell division: mitosis and meiosis
- Genes and inheritance
- Natural and artificial selection
- Cell division (mitosis and meiosis)
- Investigative skills
Module 5: Microorganisms
- Disease and infection
- Viruses and bacteria
- Vectors
- Immunity and vaccines
- Decomposers, pollution and hygiene
- Ecosystems and the environment
- Global warming
- Deforestation
- Ionising radiation
- Investigative skills
Progression
This Accredited Level 2 Human Biology Diploma can be used in preparation for progressing to higher level study in relevant biological subjects (for example Accredited Level 3 Diplomas) or as a vehicle for career development or to fulfil entry requirements to education courses.
