Higher Human Biology
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Higher Human Biology
Overview
This course provides an insight in human biology and expand on the biological topics developed in National 5 Biology, Standard Grade and Intermediate 2 Biology courses. You will acquire knowledge and understanding of biological concepts, facts, ideas and techniques and the applications of biology in society and industry.
The course will give you skills in problem solving, practical skills required in biology and the course uses an experimental and investigative approach to develop knowledge and understanding of concepts in biology.
This course offers the opportunity to gain Higher Human Biology (SCQF level 6), required as an entry level for a range of University courses.
Higher Human Biology is an entry requirement for several University courses such as BSc Paramedic, Midwifery, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Oral Health, Veterinary Nursing, Biology, Zoology and other Science degrees.
Please note that this course will run for two evenings per week. One day a week on campus (Tuesday) and one day a week online (Thursday).
Entry
Entry Requirements are one of the following:
- National 5 or Intermediate 2 in Biology (or equivalent)
- Standard Grade Biology at Credit level
- NC Level 5 in Applied Science (or equivalent)
- Anatomy and Physiology at level 5
Learn
The keys areas covered are:
- Human cells
division and differentiation in human cells, structure and replication of DNA, gene expression, mutations, human genomics, metabolic pathways, cellular respiration, energy systems in muscle cells.
- Physiology and health
gamete production and fertilisation, hormonal control of reproduction, the biology of controlling fertility, antenatal and postnatal screening, the structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins, the structure and function of the heart, pathology of cardiovascular disease (CVD), blood glucose levels and obesity
- Neurobiology and immunology
divisions of the nervous system and neural pathways, the cerebral cortex, memory, the cells of the nervous system and neurotransmitters at synapses, non-specific body defences, specific cellular defences against pathogens, immunisation, clinical trials of vaccines and drugs
Full details are available on the SQA website here https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/HigherCourseSpecHumanBiology.pdf
