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01What it is
BTEC Higher Nationals provide specialist learning at Levels 4 and 5 in over 40 subjects, offering a cost-effective, vocational pathway to higher education.
These are the units Pearson Education Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Anatomy and Human Physiology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. The unit focuses on muscular and skeletal system interactions, control systems, and the structure and function of systems involved in metabolism and transport.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe how the muscular system interacts with the skeletal system to provide support for the body.
- Describe how the muscular system interacts with the skeletal system to create movement.
- Explain the control systems of the human body, including nervous and endocrine systems.
- Describe the structure of the systems that obtain raw materials for metabolism in the human body.
- Describe the function of the systems that obtain raw materials for metabolism in the human body.
- Describe the interrelationship between the systems that obtain raw materials for metabolism in the human body.
- Describe the structure of the systems that absorb and transport nutrients in the human body.
- Describe the function of the systems that absorb and transport nutrients in the human body.
- Describe the interrelationship between the systems that absorb and transport nutrients in the human body.
- Describe the structure of the systems that rid the body of wastes.
- Describe the function of the systems that rid the body of wastes.
- Describe the interrelationship between the systems that rid the body of wastes.
- Explain the process of human reproduction, from gametogenesis to fertilisation and implantation.
- Explain the management of human reproduction, including contraception and assisted reproductive technologies.
Cell Biology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll study the structural and functional features of eukaryotic cells, including organelles and nucleic acid organisation. The unit covers the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, and early embryonic development processes such as cleavage and gastrulation.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structural features of eukaryotic cells, including organelles and their functions.
- Describe the functional features of eukaryotic cells, including key processes and pathways.
- Describe the organisation of DNA within eukaryotic cells, including chromosomes and chromatin.
- Describe the organisation of RNA within eukaryotic cells, including different types of RNA and their roles.
- Explain the events of the cell cycle, including the different phases and checkpoints.
- Explain the process of mitosis, including the stages and significance.
- Explain the process of meiosis, including the stages and significance.
- Explain how cleavage results in the formation of embryonic cells.
- Explain how gastrulation results in the formation of germ layers.
Criminal Investigation Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll explore principles, processes, and legislation related to criminal investigation. The unit covers effective scene management, forensic evidence gathering, disclosure processes, and the structure and function of criminal courts.
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate the principles underpinning criminal investigation, including ethical considerations.
- Investigate the processes involved in criminal investigation, from initial report to prosecution.
- Investigate the relevant legislation related to criminal investigation, including laws of evidence and procedure.
- Analyse the requirements of effective scene management, including securing the scene and controlling access.
- Analyse the requirements of professional forensic evidence gathering, ensuring integrity and chain of custody.
- Explain the process of disclosure in criminal cases, including the responsibilities of the prosecution and defence.
- Explain the purpose of disclosure, ensuring a fair trial.
- Describe the structure and workings of criminal courts in the UK, including the roles of different participants.
- Describe the role of expert evidence in criminal trials, including the admissibility and weight of evidence.
Environmental Pollutants and Water Testing Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit explores environmental pollutants from industrial and agricultural sources. You'll investigate regulatory frameworks, pollutant monitoring methods, and conduct water pollutant analyses to understand environmental impacts.
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the potential environmental harm associated with pollutants originating from an industrial process.
- Explore the potential environmental harm associated with pollutants originating from an agricultural process.
- Investigate how an industrial process is regulated in relation to pollutant emissions.
- Investigate how an agricultural process is regulated in relation to pollutant emissions.
- Explore methods used for monitoring pollutants emitted from an industrial process.
- Explore methods used for monitoring pollutants emitted from an agricultural process.
- Carry out an analysis to identify and quantify water pollutants present in a sample.
Food Technology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll explore factors influencing the development of new food products, including human preferences, nutritional needs, and cultural influences. The unit covers design considerations and the application of manufacturing processes to produce food products.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the human factors that affect the development of new food products, including consumer preferences and nutritional requirements.
- Investigate the factors affecting the design of new food products, including cost, shelf life, and sensory properties.
- Investigate the process of developing new food products, from concept to market launch.
- Apply manufacturing processes to develop a food product, considering safety, quality, and efficiency.
Fundamentals of Biochemistry Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers the fundamental chemical principles of biochemistry, including the structure of biological building block molecules and macromolecules. You'll also examine enzyme structure, catalytic function, and the stages of cellular respiration.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the chemical principles that apply to the structures of biological building block molecules.
- Explain the structures of biological macromolecules.
- Explain the structure, catalytic function and characteristics of enzymes.
- Outline the stages involved in cellular respiration.
Fundamentals of Chemistry Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides an understanding of the structure and properties of matter, including atoms, chemical bonds, and states of matter. You'll explore titration techniques, thermodynamic influences on reactions, and the synthesis of organic compound homologous series.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the structure and properties of matter.
- Explain theoretical and practical aspects of titrations.
- Describe how thermodynamic quantities affect chemical reactions.
- Explore the reactions and synthesis of the homologous series of organic compounds.
Fundamentals of Laboratory Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to perform fundamental labouratory techniques, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, synthetic chemistry, microscopy, and aseptic technique. You'll also demonstrate good practice in reporting, health and safety, and labouratory organisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Carry out qualitative analysis, identifying and characterising components within a sample.
- Carry out quantitative analysis, determining the amount of specific components within a sample.
- Carry out synthetic chemistry techniques, following established procedures to create new compounds.
- Demonstrate the correct use of microscopy techniques for observing and analysing samples.
- Demonstrate aseptic technique to prevent contamination in laboratory procedures.
- Demonstrate good practice with respect to accurate and comprehensive reporting of experimental results.
- Demonstrate good practice with respect to health and safety regulations and procedures in the laboratory environment.
- Demonstrate good practice with respect to laboratory organisation, including maintaining a clean and efficient workspace.
Human Health and Nutrition Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to understand human nutrition and health. They will identify nutrient classes, explain digestive system functions, investigate diet-related diseases, and explore various dietary approaches and their effects.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the main components of nutrition for optimal health and physical condition.
- Explain the main components of the digestive system and the factors that affect optimal function.
- Investigate the connection between food consumption and disease.
- Explore a range of specific diets, with particular focus on their dietary principles.
Inorganic Chemistry Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides learners with knowledge of inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, states of matter, and the periodic table. You'll examine chemical reactivity and undertake synthetic and characterisation procedures with inorganic compounds.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structure of atoms, including the arrangement of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Explain the structure of matter, including the different states of matter and the forces between molecules.
- Examine the periodic table, identifying trends in properties of elements.
- Examine the chemical reactivity of the elements and compounds, explaining factors that influence reactivity.
- Undertake synthetic procedures to create inorganic compounds, following established protocols.
- Undertake characterisation procedures to analyse and identify inorganic compounds, using appropriate techniques.
Introduction to Material Properties and Applications Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll develop knowledge of material properties and their applications. The unit covers defining key properties, understanding how structure influences properties, selecting suitable materials, and methods to modify material characteristics.
What you'll be able to do
- Define the properties necessary for a given product to function as required under its intended service conditions
- Describe the properties of a material and explain how these are affected by its structure
- Determine the material most suited for a given application, justifying your choice
- Describe the methods by which a material can be modified to enhance its use for a particular application
Introduction to Polymer Materials and Properties Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll be introduced to polymer materials, their classifications, and properties. The unit covers advantages and limitations of polymers compared to other materials, including environmental impacts and behaviour characteristics.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the advantages of utilising a polymer material over other suitable materials for a specific product, considering factors such as cost, weight, and durability.
- Identify the limitations of utilising a polymer material over other suitable materials for a specific product, considering factors such as environmental impact, temperature resistance, and strength.
- Define polymers in terms of their classifications, including thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers.
- Define polymers in terms of their sub-groups, based on their chemical structure and properties.
- Explain the relationship between the structure of a polymer (e.g., chain length, branching, cross-linking) and its properties.
- Identify the key properties that characterise the behaviour of a polymer, such as tensile strength, elasticity, and thermal stability.
- Explain how a polymer's properties can be modified through the use of additives, such as plasticisers, stabilisers, and fillers.
- Explain how a polymer's properties can be modified through blending with other polymers.
- Explain how a polymer's properties can be modified through co-polymerisation, creating polymers with tailored characteristics.
Managing Environmental Resources Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll examine environmental issues related to the biosphere and resource utilisation. The unit addresses pressures from finite and renewable resources and challenges faced by manufacturers and businesses in improving environmental sustainability.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the environmental issues connected with the biosphere, considering their impact and interrelationships.
- Identify the pressures on the environment resulting from the utilisation of finite resources, including extraction and consumption.
- Identify the pressures on the environment resulting from the utilisation of renewable resources, considering sustainability.
- Explore the challenges faced by manufacturers and businesses aiming to improve their environmental management credentials, including regulatory and economic factors.
Managing Food Preparation and Production Systems Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll examine different food preparation and production systems, factors influencing their design, and principles for planning. The unit also covers resource requirements to ensure consistent, safe, and timely food production operations.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the different types of food preparation and production systems, and analyse the factors that influence their design.
- Identify and apply the key principles and methods for effectively planning food preparation and production processes.
- Explain the range of resources required to deliver a consistent, safe, and timely food production operation, considering factors such as staffing, equipment, and ingredients.
- Describe a variety of methods used to monitor food production, identify variances from expected standards, and implement appropriate actions to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
Managing Scientific Projects Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll gain project management skills specific to scientific projects. The unit covers project lifecycle phases, stakeholder roles, strategy planning, executing project activities, and communicating outcomes effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the concept of project management, and the roles of the project team and major stakeholders
- Develop a project strategy plan that defines the key policies, procedures and priorities for a scientific project
- Undertake the planned project activities to generate outcomes that satisfy the requirements of the scientific project
- Communicate the project outcomes and reflect on the value gained from conducting the project
Medical Microbiology Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll investigate the characteristics of microbiological pathogenic agents and research methods for medical sample collection. The unit also explores bacterial isolation and identification techniques, alongside treatments for bacterial and viral diseases.
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate the characteristics of a range of microbiological pathogenic agents.
- Research appropriate methods for the collection of medical samples.
- Explore methods for the isolation and identification of bacteria.
- Demonstrate how diseases of bacterial or viral origin may be treated.
Microbiological Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge of molecular structures and functions in microorganisms. You'll perform aseptic techniques to culture microbes and use biochemical tests to identify bacterial species, while evaluating factors affecting microbial growth.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the molecular structures found in different microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
- Describe the functions of the molecular structures found in different microorganisms.
- Demonstrate aseptic techniques to culture a range of microorganisms, ensuring minimal contamination.
- Use biochemical tests to identify different bacterial species, interpreting the results accurately.
- Explore the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms, such as temperature, pH, and nutrient availability.
- Evaluate the economic importance of bacteria in various industries, including food production, pharmaceuticals, and waste management.
Organic Chemistry Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll study the structure and bonding in organic compounds, reaction mechanisms, and the reactions of organic molecules. The unit includes practical synthetic and characterisation procedures with organic compounds.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the structure and bonding in organic compounds.
- Explain organic reaction mechanisms.
- Explain the reactions of organic compounds in terms of bond structure and reaction mechanisms.
- Undertake synthetic and characterisation procedures with organic compounds.
Personal and Professional Development for Scientists Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to explore career requirements within science industries, assess their personal and professional skills, and produce development plans and portfolios to support career progression.
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the skill and experience requirements of careers within the science industries.
- Assess own personal and professional skills.
- Produce a personal and professional development plan.
- Produce a personal and professional development portfolio.
Physical Chemistry Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers physical chemistry principles including thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and electrochemistry. You'll apply laws of thermodynamics, rate equations, and redox principles, and conduct related experimental investigations.
What you'll be able to do
- Apply the first law of thermodynamics to predict the feasibility of reactions.
- Apply the second law of thermodynamics to predict the feasibility of reactions.
- Apply the third law of thermodynamics to predict the feasibility of reactions.
- Apply rate equations to determine the order of a chemical reaction.
- Apply the principles of oxidation to electrochemical systems.
- Apply the principles of reduction to electrochemical systems.
- Undertake experimental investigations relating to physical chemistry principles.
- Record and analyse data obtained from experimental investigations relating to physical chemistry.
Physiological Adaptation of Plants to Environmental Changes Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides understanding of plant anatomy and physiological processes, emphasising adaptations to environmental conditions. You'll investigate how these adaptations are applied in crop production to optimise growth and yield.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the relationship between plant anatomy and physiological processes, providing specific examples.
- Explain the purpose of plant adaptations to different environments, with reference to named examples of plants in specific environments.
- Investigate the application of environmental adaptations that are used in crop production to optimise plant growth.
- Investigate the application of environmental adaptations that are used in crop production to optimise cropping yields.
- Explore the development of the physiology of crop plants from their wild ancestors to the present day, considering the impact of selective breeding.
Polymer Manufacturing Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers the principles of polymer processing and their influence on polymer selection. You'll investigate extrusion, injection moulding, and other polymer manufacturing techniques, analysing their applications and limitations.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and explain the key principles of polymer processing that determine the appropriate choice of polymer for a particular product application.
- Investigate extrusion processes and related techniques, analysing their applications and limitations.
- Investigate the injection moulding process and associated techniques, evaluating their effectiveness for different polymer types and product designs.
- Identify and describe other key polymer processing techniques available to manufacturers, considering their advantages and disadvantages.
Principles of Ecology and their Applications Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll study ecology as the interaction between organisms and their environment. The unit includes identification of biomes, factors disturbing ecological balance, and methods to restore ecosystems affected by degradation.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain how ecology is the study of interactions between organisms and their environment.
- Identify a variety of biomes and interpret their differences.
- Explain the factors that disturb the ecological balance in a given ecosystem.
- Explore ways to restore the balance in a degraded ecosystem.
Psychology in the Forensic Setting Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit introduces the application of psychology in forensic settings. You'll examine offender identification techniques, eyewitness memory, offender management, and factors influencing offending behaviour and rehabilitation.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the techniques used to assist in the identification of offenders
- Explore how psychology applies to eyewitness memory and the retrieval of memories
- Describe the application of psychology in the management and treatment of offenders
- Investigate risk and protective factors for offending
Regulation and Quality in the Applied Sciences Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides an understanding of legislation and regulation relevant to applied sciences. You'll review health, safety, and environmental laws, analyse external regulation, and explore quality standards and internal regulatory systems within a specific sector.
What you'll be able to do
- Review health, safety, environmental and other legislation relevant to a particular sector or pathway.
- Analyse how a specific sector is externally regulated.
- Illustrate the links between quality standards, continuous improvement cycles and quality systems.
- Explore internal regulation and relevant responsibilities of individuals in relation to a particular sector or pathway.
Sampling and Sample Preparation Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers various sampling types and techniques used across scientific disciplines. You'll understand cell, tissue, clinical, and protein sampling methods, including sample collection and preparation for analytical purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the different types of sampling methods used in various scientific disciplines.
- Describe various sampling techniques used to obtain representative samples.
- Explain cell sampling methods and techniques used in biological research and diagnostics.
- Explain tissue sampling methods and techniques used in histology and pathology.
- Explain clinical sampling methods and techniques used in medical diagnostics and monitoring.
- Explain sample collection methods for protein analysis, ensuring sample integrity.
- Explain sample preparation methods for protein analysis, including lysis, purification, and concentration.
- Review sample preparation methods used in chemistry, including extraction, digestion, and derivatisation.
- Review sample preparation methods used in forensic science, including collection, preservation, and analysis.
- Review sample preparation methods used in environmental science, including water, soil, and air sampling.
Scientific Data Handling Approaches and Techniques Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll develop skills in handling scientific data to required standards, applying mathematical methods, exploring data statistically, and solving problems using differential and integral calculus.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate effective handling of data and information, adhering to established scientific standards.
- Identify the relevance and application of mathematical methods to a variety of conceptualised scientific examples.
- Explore raw scientific data using appropriate statistical methods to identify trends and patterns.
- Solve scientific problems using differential and integral calculus techniques.
Theories and Causes of Crime Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides an understanding of psychological and sociological theories explaining criminal behaviour, analysing their strengths and weaknesses. You'll also explore social factors influencing crime and the role of police in prevention and control.
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the main psychological theories that attempt to explain criminal behaviour, considering their strengths and weaknesses.
- Explore the main sociological theories related to social inequality and their connection to criminal behaviour, analysing the impact of social factors.
- Describe how psychological and sociological theories can be applied to understand different types of crimes, providing specific examples.
- Describe the role of the police in the prevention and control of crime and disorder, considering different policing strategies and their effectiveness.
Undertake Forensic Examinations at Scenes of Incidents Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll gain knowledge and skills to conduct forensic examinations at crime scenes, adhering to legal and ethical requirements. The unit includes developing and demonstrating forensic photography techniques to accurately record evidence.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify and explain the specific requirements of crime scene examinations, ensuring compliance with the established forensic strategy.
- Develop a comprehensive strategy for the effective use of forensic photography at a crime scene, considering lighting, angles, and composition.
- Demonstrate proficiency in forensic photography techniques to accurately record photographic evidence at a crime scene, maintaining chain of custody.
- Outline the process of using forensic photography at a crime scene to prepare and present photographic evidence in a court of law, ensuring admissibility and clarity.
Volume Crime Scene Science Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll study the investigation of volume crime scenes, focusing on legal requirements for evidence collection, storage, and presentation. The unit includes identification of crime scene types, evidence collection techniques, and forensic reporting.
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate the legal aspects of evidence collection, storage and the presentation of evidence in a legal framework
- Describe different classes of volume crime scenes, outlining their characteristics
- Apply routine techniques for collection and analysis of evidence from volume crime scenes
- Report on forensic evidence collection from a volume crime scene, detailing procedures and findings
Work-based Investigation Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to plan, conduct, and report on a work-based project. Emphasis is placed on defining aims, selecting methodologies, maintaining detailed records, and adhering to ethical and safety standards throughout the project.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a work-based project, including aims, objectives and methodology
- Undertake a work-based project, adhering to ethical and safety guidelines
- Demonstrate how to maintain a detailed experimental logbook for a work-based project, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Report on a work-based project, presenting findings and conclusions effectively
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
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Determine forensic examinations to be undertaken for exhibits
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Evaluate the forensic investigation of scenes
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Forensic Imaging of the Deceased
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Manage forensic investigations at scenes
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Plan and run scientific or technical projects for workplace activities
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Plan and run scientific or technical projects for workplace activities
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Prepare for Forensic Investigations
04Where it leads
The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
Technical Project Coordinator Manager
This work can lead to programme management leadership roles, or into wider R&D operations and strategy positions.
See the whole journey05The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 4 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Pearson Education Ltd rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Anatomy and Human PhysiologyCell BiologyCriminal InvestigationEnvironmental Pollutants and Water TestingFood TechnologyFundamentals of BiochemistryFundamentals of ChemistryFundamentals of Laboratory Techniques
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Navigator · your what-if tutor Illustration The Navigator Your plan for “Managing Scientific Projects” assumes the same two people are free in March. What have you seen that makes you slightly uneasy about that?
You One of them has been pulled onto the migration twice already. Probably fine.
The Navigator That is the thread worth pulling. Let us build the version where it happens a third time and find the move that works either way.
- Bring your own plan Create
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- Map a live decision Analyse
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- Lead it Apply
“Managing Environmental Resources” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Applied Sciences
- Determine forensic examinations to be undertaken for exhibits
- Evaluate the forensic investigation of scenes
- Forensic Imaging of the Deceased
- Manage forensic investigations at scenes
- Plan and run scientific or technical projects for workplace activities
- Prepare for Forensic Investigations
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Anatomy and Human Physiology, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
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Learners will gain comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. The unit focuses on muscular and skeletal system interactions, control systems, and the structure and function of systems involved in metabolism and transport.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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31 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Anatomy and Human Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Criminal Investigation
- Environmental Pollutants and Water Testing
- Food Technology
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
and 25 more in the full unit list below.
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