Foundation Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare Science

Key Course Details

Course Code: SHC144B
Course Level
Mode of Study: Part Time
Location: Singleton Park Campus
Duration: 1 Year

Start Date	Fees
July	£433

Course Code: SHC144B
Course Level
Mode of Study: Part Time
Location: Singleton Park Campus
Duration: 1 Year

Start Date	Fees
July	£865

Course Overview

The module will cover the broad areas of anatomy, physiology and the fundamentals of biology (i.e. cell structure and function)

Syllabus:

Basic Chemistry
Cell structure and function
Metabolism
Embryology
Histology and microscopy
Principles of homeostasis
Protein synthesis and cell division
Genetics
Microbiology
Immunology
Basic Anatomy and Physiology of the major organ systems
Physiology of pregnancy
Ageing

Why Choose This Course?

Programme Benefits

This is a distance learning module which will be delivered asynchronously online using the Canvas digital learning platform. Students will be required to attend Swansea University campuses to undertake the online multiple-choice question (MCQ) examination for the programme.

By the end of the module the student should be able to:

Recognise the structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs and systems.
Identify how DNA is involved in the inheritance of human characteristics and disease.
Record the major physiological changes that occur to the human body during pregnancy and ageing.

This Course Is Designed For...

This is a CPD module for those who wish to apply for the part-time Practitioner Training Programmes,

Meet Your Lecturers

Module Co-ordinator:

Mr JWD Taylor

Module Lecturers:

Dr Z Bayram-Weston
Professor Y Nigam
Mr A Perkins
Dr JR Pratt

Entry Requirements

How To Apply

Applications should be submitted online.