ODL32 Biology Diploma

Level 3 Diploma in Biology

The course is designed to appeal to anyone looking to gain a new understanding of the subject area, improve their current knowledge or someone with an interest in the Biology field.

Course Description

Biology Diploma

The course is designed to appeal to anyone looking to gain a new understanding of the subject area, improve their current knowledge or someone with an interest in the Biology field. It will be useful for students wishing to go onto study the subject further at higher/further education.

This course is based on two approaches:

• The concept-led approach which includes study of the laws, theories and models of biology, exploring the practical application of these in both knowledge and with reference to everyday life.
• The context-led approach considers applications of biological knowledge and looks at the underpinning concepts.

This particular course will offer both these approaches in combination, so students will benefit from a 'mixed' approach; this is more appropriate for distance learning students as there is a need for flexibility.

Materials can be studied online or students have the option to print the documents once, there is also the option to have the materials delivered for an additional charge.

Previous Knowledge Required

No previous knowledge required

Support

This course provides full 12 months tutor support. Tutors are available to answer student questions relating to course materials and to comment on the assignments that are sent in to state how well students have understood the unit content.

Assessment

Final online multiple choice examination counts for 100% of the final grade.  Throughout the course there are ten SAPs (coursework) and a thesis.  The course clearly states that this is not mandatory to complete as it has no bearing on the final grade.  We do suggest that students complete these as this will not only assist them in examination preparation but also will give the student the skill set should they wish to continue their studies (continuous professional development) at a higher level.

Modules

• Module One - Lifestyle, Health and Risk Part 1
• Module Two - Lifestyle, Health and Risk Part 2
• Module Three - Genes and Health
• Module Four - The Voice of the Genome
• Module Five - Biodiversity and Natural Resources
• Module Six - The Wild
• Module Seven - Infection, Immunity and Forensics
• Module Eight - Infectious Disease
• Module Nine - Energy and Exercise
• Module Ten - Grey Matter

Awarding Body

This Level 3 Biology Diploma is Quality Assured by OLQA. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive certification awarded by Oxford College. The qualification does not carry UCAS points but is recognised by employers and some universities as a level 3 qualification. For entry into university students will need to check the relevant university’s entry requirements to see if they will accept a Level 3 Diploma in place of A Levels / UCAS points.

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