Biology Diploma Level 3

Course synopsis
This Ascentis Quality Assured Level 3 Professional Diploma is awarded by Oxford College to all students who complete the course. 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.

Your tutor will give you various resource sites to visit and there is extra material on the student common room. In addition there are several supporting texts books for this course but again this depends on which approach you are following and which book best suits your individual needs:

Reccomended Textbooks
Biology for AS by C.J. Cleg; ISBN 978-0-340-96623-5

Edexcel AS Biology (Student's Book) ISBN 978-1-4058-9632-0

Course Content
The course contains the following 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

Summary
Your tutor will support you with your studies, and is on hand to help answer any questions or queries you may have.

Predicted grades can only be given upon sufficient assignment submissions, and students are encouraged to complete all assignments as they provide valuable revision resources for written examinations and ensure that all topics have been covered.

Hopefully you will enjoy the course and achieve a successful outcome!

Entry Requirements
All students must per 16 years of age and above.

Study Hours
Approximately 40 hours per unit

Assessment Method
Final online multiple choice examination.

Please note that you can enrol on this course at anytime.

Award
Level 3 Diploma in Biology

This course is Quality Assured by Ascentis 

Additional Information
This is a dual certification course. You will receive a certificate from both the College and also the National Awarding body Ascentis. Fees for both are included in the course fee.

The course can be enrolled upon by students Internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.

What's Included
All study materials to enable the student to successfully complete the Diploma. Support is provided by the tutor department. Examination board certification upon completion. All examination fees.

Course Fee
£395.00

Further Information
Please note that this is an online course and your materials are delivered within the College web site in PDF format.

You will require to have one of the following packages to access your course online:

•Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
•Macintosh: Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
In the student 'Common Room' you are also able to receive the latest course updates, extra materials and information. You will also be able to take part in the student chat room and forums as part of our online student community.

After enrolling online you will receive your username and password to access your materials within 5 working days. You will also receive your personal Oxford student number via email.

Courses in paper/file format are available at an additional fee of £45.00 and you should select the paper option below if available. This service is available to all students both in the UK and Internationally. All students receive the online format as standard. Courier fees are free of charge within the UK, and there is a courier charge for packages sent outside of the UK. Packages sent within the EU £42.00, Packages to rest of world £52.00.