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Human Physiology

This is a one-year Human Biology course available to any interested student. Two D grades at GCSE (preferably in Science) are required.

COURSE CONTENTS

There are three main themes:

• Relations between Man, other organisms and the environment.

Includes health of the individual, healthy food and water, population growth, ecology and pollution.

• Organisation and Maintenance of the Individual.

Includes cells, skin, nutrition, digestion, respiration, blood, heart and circulation, excretion, sensitivity, sheletron and homeostasis.

• Reproduction, Growth and Development.

Includes reproduction organs, fertilisation, pregnancy, birth, post-natal growth , cancer and genetics.

The examination consists of one written paper taken at Foundation (F) or Higher (H), and a teacher assessed component.

Foundation paper is 2 hrs (Grade G- C)

Higher paper is 2 hrs (Grade D - A*)

The examination paper carries 80% of the total marks.

The practical assessed component accounts for 20% of the total marks.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This subject is useful for anyone contemplating a career in nursing, pharmacy, teaching, the food industry, environmental health, etc.

Students following the GNVQ course in Health and Social Care would benefit from this course.