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FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN BIOPSYCHOLOGY VPS110

Duration (approx) 1000 hours
Qualification
Foundation Diploma

Why Study Biopsychology?

Biopsychology looks at how the brain and biology affect our thoughts, behaviour and feelings.  It looks at the genetic, biological and developmental factors that influence the way we behave.

Biopsychology draws on the fields of psychology, biology, genetics, chemistry and neuroscience.

It focusses on the brain and the nervous system and the impact on behaviour.

Study the interaction between the mind and body.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is useful for people working in areas such as addiction, stress, personnel management, training, counselling, medicine.

What Will You Learn In This Course?

During the course, you will learn more about the biology of behaviour. For example -

  • The physiological effects caused by the brain and nervous system.
  • The structures of the human body.
  • The influence the brain and nervous system have on our behaviour.
  • Biological elements which affect behaviour.
  • The physiology of the human body and how it determines behavioural response to stimuli.
  • The changes that occur to the body as the result of age and disease and how these affect psychological response.

The Foundation Diploma in Biopsychology comprises 8 Core Modules plus 2 Elective Modules (students are to complete and pass 10 modules in total).

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN BIOPSYCHOLOGY VPS110
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY I - BPS108
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY II - BPS204
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 HUMAN BIOLOGY 1A (INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY) BSC101
 HUMAN BIOLOGY IB (BIOENERGETICS) BSC201
 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY BPS306
 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (DRUGS & PSYCHOLOGY) BPS302
 STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 7 modules.
 ANGER MANAGEMENT - BPS111
 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY BPS104
 ETHICS BPS217
 HUMAN BIOLOGY II BSC202 (MUSCLES & MOVEMENT)
 HUMAN BIOLOGY III BSC301 (CARDIO RESPIRATORY PERFORMANCE)
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 NEURODIVERSITY BPS311

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What Are the Advantages of Studying Psychology With ACS Distance Education?

  • You can start at any time to suit you.
  • The courses are self-paced.
  • You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
  • It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
  • Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in psychology and counselling.
  • They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
  • Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.

What Next?

In this course, you will learn more about the human mind and how this affects our biology, our stress and our emotions.

Increase your understanding of biopsychology.

Improve your knowledge, job, and career prospects in fields such as addiction, counselling, stress management, biological sciences, health sciences, psychopharmacology.

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.


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