Biology QLS Level 3

Course code: SH028

Develop your skills and knowledge in biology, from home!

Understand biological molecules
Identify cells and understand what they do
Explore how organisms exchange substances with their environment
Discover the genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms
Learn about the energy transfers in and between organisms
Understand how organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments
Explore genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems
Study the control of gene expression

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All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 100 hours.

Course Outcome

Biology Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Topic 1

Biological Molecules

Topic 2

Cells

Topic 3

Organisms Exchange Substances with their Environment

Topic 4

Genetic Information, Variation and Relationships between Organisms

Topic 5

Energy Transfer in and between Organisms

Topic 6

Organisms Respond to Changes in their Internal and External Environments

Topic 7

Genetics, Populations, Evolution and Ecosystems

Topic 8

The Control of Gene Expression

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete.

Study method

This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received by post or online. You will also get tutor support by email.

Course outcomes

At the end of this course, successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

What skills do I need to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
* Open Study College Pen and highlighter
* Student study planner
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded your Certificate of Achievement in Biology Level 3.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.