Course Overview
The human body is an amazing thing, and by taking GCSE Human Physiology and Health, you can learn all about what makes it so very special.

The course covers everything from Relations between Man, Other Organisms and the Environment to Organisation and Maintenance of the Individual, Reproduction, and Growth and Development.

Passing this GCSE really can open many career doors for you, in fact, it could lead to you training to become a doctor, nurse, dentist or health care specialist to name but a few!

There is no deadline for enrolment so you can start your course at any time.

Key Topics
Relations between Man, Other Organisms & the Environment
Organisation & Maintenance of the Individual
Reproduction
Growth & Development

Pre-requisites
You do not need any special qualifications but you should have basic scientific, literary and numeric skills. 
Please note this course cannot be taken with GCSE Biology.

Study Time
100 hours approx.

Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have.  Plus our team of Student Advisors are only a phone call away for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.

Exam Details
Exams are held in England, at a wide variety of regional examination centres. However there are a limited number of centres in Scotland, Wales, Eire and Northern Ireland.  Once you've enrolled on your chosen course(s), you'll receive all the information you need to arrange your exams*, including details of syllabuses, exam boards and dates. As exams are held in various parts of the UK, you shouldn't have to travel too far to sit them.

If you have any questions at any time about arranging your exams, the ICS Student Advisers will be pleased to help.

Exams take place in June and the entry deadlines are mid January. Coursework deadline is 31 March. 1 Written exam = 2 hrs & Coursework = 20% of total exam.

*Exam fees not included in course fee.

What our students say
"The  course from ICS was ideal - the course materials were excellent,  and I got great support from my tutor when I needed it, which helped me to keep motivated.  When I passed my exam, I was delighted and my employers were really impressed. Soon after I got my promotion and I now love my job as a 'number cruncher!' The course from ICS has really opened doors for me and given me the confidence I needed to
get ahead."   Donna Linden, Glasgow

Key Jobs
With this GCSE qualification a number of different career paths will be open to you.

Further Reading
You may find it helpful to read textbooks like Human Life by D G MacKean.

Distance Learning GCSE Human Physiology and Health Course
A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain GCSE Human Physiology and Health. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning GCSE Human Physiology and Health is a flexible and convenient course which allows you to comprehensively prepare for the GCSE Human Physiology and Health exam through home study. What's more, because the distance learning GCSE Human Physiology and Health course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

With the distance learning GCSE Human Physiology and Health course, a personal tutor is available to help you through the course. Additionally, a team of student advisors are only a phone call away.

There is a wide range of distance learning GCSE courses to choose from at Learning at Home, each allowing you to study for a GCSE at your convenience.