Course Overview
The Undergraduate Certificate in Human Biology enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of human biology, human anatomy, chemistry, and biochemistry and provides an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills required for study in higher education.
Graduates of this certificate can pathway directly into Endeavour’s Health Science degrees or may use it to seek credits into another medical, nursing, or allied health qualification.
Who's It For?
- If you haven’t studied for a while or don’t have a science background and are wanting to enrol in a Health Science degree, this course is ideal for you. It’s also suited for people looking to gain a deeper understanding of human biology and communications skills
What You'll Learn
Graduate Attributes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry
- Develop basic communication and critical thinking skills
Skills you’ll develop
- Communication,
- Critical thinking
- Organisation
- Digital literacy
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- 6 months full-time
Delivery
Endeavour College offers the flexibility to study some of your subjects online. With the support of an online tutor and a robust Learning Management System that can be accessed at any time of the day, you can fit study around your work and personal commitments.
Online study offers:
- Flexibility of study in both time and location
- All course material is available online
- Dedicated online tutor
- Ability to book one-on-one consultations
Check the course structure below to see which subjects are available online.
Entry Requirements
Endeavour College is a direct entry institution
- Year 12 or equivalent (OP/ATAR score not required)
- Mature age students without year 12 equivalent may be admitted based on demonstrated ability to undertake study at higher education level through relevant work and/or life experience, and/or attempted or completed a formal, informal or non-formal study
- English language proficiency equivalent to a 6.0 IELTS result is required
Please note: This course is not approved by CRICOS for international students. Only domestic students (Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent visa holders) may enrol in this course.
Educational Pathways
Graduates will be eligible to pathway into further study with Endeavour College of Natural Health. Completion of this Certificate may also provide credits into other Higher Education Provider allied health qualifications.
Subjects
Learn to critically evaluate peer reviewed published literature, understand a variety of research methodologies, statistical techniques, and importance of research ethics.
Introduces concepts of human physiology, anatomy and homeostasis within cellular, tissue and system levels, including nervous, muscular, skeletal and endocrine.
Introduces concepts of human physiology, anatomy and homeostasis within further system levels, including digestive, cardiovascular, immune, pulmonary, urinary and reproductive.
Introduces basic concepts of chemistry and biochemistry needed to understand chemical homeostasis at cellular, tissue and system levels.
About Endeavour College of Natural Health
Our vision is to promote and advance the philosophy and practice of natural medicine and wellbeing by producing high-quality graduates who will go on to be leaders in their fields of practice. We are dynamic and innovative whilst maintaining traditional wisdom in a personalised learning environment. We aim to create an empowering experience achieving excellence in teaching and learning and connecting with the community.
We are enrolling now for Semester 2 study with our on-campus intake commencing 3 August 2020.
As a direct entry institution, you do not need to wait for end of year results release or need to apply via a tertiary admissions centre. You can apply to study directly through us at any time.
Enquire about one of our courses today for more information on enrolling with Endeavour College!
Endeavour College of Natural Health is a trading name of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31489)
