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Animal Science Correspondence Course
"Build a Foundation for Working with Animals"
This Advanced Certificate consists of 8 modules and a Research Project or 100 hour Industry meeting, covering Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Taxonomy (Classification), Behaviour etc. It also incorporates optional study in Environmental Assessment, a marketable skill for people who graduate with a good understanding of animals.
[More info & enrolment: ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE VSC003]
Home Study - Applied Plant Science Course Apply plant science to commercial situations
Develop your knowledge of applying plant science.
Highly experienced tutors.
Study in your own home at your own pace.
Learn theoretical and skill based knowledge.
Develop a foundation for applying plant science in commercial situations. Many industries offer significant employment or business opportunities for people who have a moderate understanding of plant science, provided this knowledge is accompanied with a real sense of how it can be applied for commercial benefit in the real world. Unfortunately scientific training is often either too theoretical (lacking relevance to commerce), or too strongly skills based (i.e. how to perform tasks without a solid understanding of the science behind the task). This course is something between those extremes. The certificate consists of 8 individual modules and 100 hour Industry Meetings or Research Project.
Accredition: International Accreditation and Recognition Council - I.A.R.C.
[More info & enrolment: ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED PLANT SCIENCE VSC004]
Human Anatomy - Home Study Course - Affordable Learning
essential for in-depth learning about human anatomy
lessons include surface anatomy, regional and systemic anatomy and radiographic anatomy, and cytology.
talk with tutors and course writers as you study
work as a sports coach, physiotherapist, nurse, teacher...
This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy, and is an ideal follow on from Human Anatomy and Physiology BSC101.
[More info & enrolment: ANATOMY II (HUMAN) BSC112]
Biochemistry Animals Correspondence Course
use biochemical services in a practical way
work with the application of biochemistry in applied science
use the support of qualified and experienced tutors
learn fundamentals first including atomic structure, the periodic table, molecules, nomenclature, organic chemistry
investigate common organic compounds such as carbohydrates, lipids and more.
Lessons cover: introduction to biochemistry, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, thermo regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, absorption, acidity, alkalinity, chemical analysis, and industry applications.
Prerequisites: Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential to success in this course.
[More info & enrolment: BIOCHEMISTRY - ANIMALS BSC103]
Plant Biochemistry Distance Learning Course
study the biochemistry of plants
learn about lipids, proteins and enzymes; nitrogen and the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis and respiration in plants, transpiration and assimilation, pH, chemical analysis
improve understanding of biochemistry applications
Student Comment: 'Having not finished high school myself and never studied biochemistry my confidence is a little low but the encouragement I am receiving from Honor [tutor] is a tremendous help and making it easier for me as I go. [The course] is helping me realize what I am actually capable of and that I am smarter than I thought. Thank you for making it possible for me to study my passion while still being able to work. ' Melissa Smith, Australia, Biochemistry 1 (Diploma in Horticulture).
Chemistry is the study of the various elements that make up the physical world and how they interact. Organic chemistry is the study of chemical compounds containing carbon. “Bio” means “alive”, therefore biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of biological organisms and how organic chemical compounds react within living cells. In other words, biochemistry is about understanding the chemical reactions that make, break, run and repair living things and the components that make them up. Biochemistry’s goal is to understand the chemical basis of all biological phenomena.
This course is very similar to Biochemistry (Animals) but with an emphasis on plants. There is no need to take both. Prerequisite: Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful but not essential.
[More info & enrolment: BIOCHEMISTRY - PLANTS BSC102]
Biochemistry - Study at Home Course - Tutor Support Available
work towards a career in medicine, research, nutrition, agriculture, health science and natural health care.
learn about the chemistry of molecules found in and associated with living systems
biochemists try to understand complex processes, how molecules are created or destroyed and how they relate and affect each other, and you can too.
learn about the many of the important building blocks of life including: amino acids, proteins, sugars, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, hormones, RNA and DNA.
This course follows on from Biochemistry I (Plant or Animal) and focuses more on biochemical molecules.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry I (Plant or Animal) or equivalent.
[More info & enrolment: BIOCHEMISTRY II - BSC203]
Home Study - Advanced Biochemistry Course
learn in depth knowledge into the world of animal biochemistry
diagrams are used to illustrate principles and pathways
study biochemistry III to work in health science or won't to get a degree with further study
advanced diplomas that can be used towards degree programs. This course is designed for people working or wishing to work in a human or animal health or science related profession, as practitioner, educator or researcher. Learn to explain a range of common biochemical processes with an emphasis upon animal and human biochemical processes.
In this course we examine a wide range of detailed metabolic processes. You will learn to explain a range of common biochemical processes including glycolysis and glycogen metabolism, lipid, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism, enzyme activity, sugar and polysaccharide metabolism, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation and movement across membranes and a range of other processes. By studying with ACS you will be able to experience the luxury of studying at home and at your own pace! Enrol now to get the most out of this fascinating course.
Prerequisites: Biochemistry II or similar
[More info & enrolment: BIOCHEMISTRY III (ANIMAL BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES) BSC303]
Advanced Plant Biochemistry - Affordable Online Study
learn more about biochemical processes in plants
revised material with new easy to follow diagrams and illustrations
deepen your knowledge of biochemistry generally too
study how life processes work, where living organism obtain their energy and nutrients and how these are processed to renew and develop new living materials
keep on track with help from experienced science tutors
Lessons cover: glycolysis, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, photosynthesis, nucleotide metabolism, enzymes, reproductive processes, hormones (and their application to horticulture) and more.Prerequisite: Biochemistry I and II or equivalent knowledge.
[More info & enrolment: BIOCHEMISTRY III (PLANT BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES) BSC302]
Learn Botany Online - Study Self Paced
ACS student comment: "It has been an eye opener!! I am now living in a different world, my whole perspective to life and nature has changed and now I cherish it more. [My tutor] encourages me a lot and that kept me going. She would give more positive constructive correction where necessary as if it was not that bad at all. She has been supportive and understanding" Lucia Masuku, South Africa - Botany 1 course
learn essential plant physiology and taxonomy
introduction to plant morphology and anatomy
work in agriculture, horticulture, environmental or plant science, teaching, pharmaceuticals
seek a pathway to undergraduate plant specialism courses
It also satisfies the learning criteria of the Royal Horticulture Society’s Module B of the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture. For more information on our RHS qualifications, contact the school.
[More info & enrolment: BOTANY I - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND TAXONOMY BSC104]
Cell Biology - Home Study Course
complement studies in human health and fitness, horticulture, agriculture and wildlife
gain in-depth knowledge of chemical composition and processes; tissues, nucleus, organelles, cell signalling, tissues and more
grasp the fundamentals of biology before studying a specialism
enjoy learning about the fascinating world of science
The word cell is derived from the Latin “cella ” which means “small room”. Cells are the units from which all living organisms are built. Some organisms (e.g. bacteria) have only one cell in the entire organism. Others are multicellular. A human body can contain an estimated 100,000 billion cells. Each cell is a self-contained and partially self-sufficient compartment designed to carry out a limited series of functions. While the structure and function of cells is extremely variable, their basic structure is similar. All cells are bound by an outer membrane and contain cytoplasm and DNA
Student Comment: "The course was better than I expected. I am studying a Bachelor of Health Science next year at university. I gained far more knowledge from this course than I expected." J.McEwan
[More info & enrolment: CELL BIOLOGY (BSC110)]
Home Study Course Applied Science Certificate
"A detailed qualification in practical and applied science."
Choose from dozens of modules to create a 6 module course which gives you very practical knowledge and skills in aspects of science that are of particular interest or value to your own circumstances.
This course is internationally accredited through International Accreditation and Recognition Council.
[More info & enrolment: CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Sc502]
Applied Science Diploma Home Study Course
"A diploma course in applied science."
To obtain an ACS Diploma in Applied Science , students need to complete and pass 18 modules (each of 100 hrs in duration), plus “Research Project I and II” and “Industry Meetings.
This course is internationally accredited through International Accreditation and Recognition Council.
[More info & enrolment: DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Sc501]
Engineering Applications - Distance Learning Course
learn to make jobs easier in agriculutre or horticulture
seek a job using surveying, earthworks, water management, environmental control (eg. heating, cooling, ventilation, etc.), fencing and chemical applications
develop skills to apply appropriate and innovative engineering solutions
to improve efficiency and productivity in agriculture and horticulture
develop engineering solutions to different workplace tasks/problems
[More info & enrolment: ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS (ENGINEERING II) BSC205]
Distance Learning - Introduction to Human Biology - Tutor Support Available
study human anatomical structures
understand physiology in human systems
essential knowledge in so many industries - education, science, health care, fitness and exercise, nutrition and weight loss, alternative medicine
introductory course allows for learning at your own level - just do the basics or challenge yourself or study to a level your comfortable with
This course naturally progresses onto Anatomy II and Physiology II and is a pre-requisite for both.
Lessons cover cells and tissues, the skeleton, the muscular system, the nervous system, digestion and excretion and physiological systems.
[More info & enrolment: HUMAN BIOLOGY 1A (INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY) BSC101]
Bionergetics Home Study Course - Online and Correspondence Courses
Study Human Biology by Distance Learning
learn about the internal environment of the human body have considerations into energy use within the human body essential knowledge for health science students study biochemistry in context essential for the fitness trainer, health science and health care professionals, nutritionists
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of body systems (i.e. Human Biology IA).
[More info & enrolment: HUMAN BIOLOGY IB (BIOENERGETICS) BSC201]
Human Biology - Distance Learning Course
understand the essentials of human movement learn about operation of muscles and nerves learn about movements and reactions observed in the body study nerves; the nervous system; motor skills; structure and function of muscle learn relationships between muscular strength, endurance and flexibility
Prerequisites: Human Biology IB or equivalent.
[More info & enrolment: HUMAN BIOLOGY II BSC202 (MUSCLES & MOVEMENT)]
Human Biology Correspondence or Online Learning Course
Learn about the human cardio-respiratory system.
understand topics such as blood, blood pressure, pulmonary ventilation, gas exchange and transport, blood flow and gas transport,
understand cardiorespiratory control, cardiorespiratory disease and more.
essential for the fitness trainer, health care professional, nutrition counsellor
learn about your own body and improve your health
Prerequisite: Human Biology II (or equivalent)
[More info & enrolment: HUMAN BIOLOGY III BSC301 (CARDIO RESPIRATORY PERFORMANCE)]
Medical Terminology - Distance Learning Course - Study Anytime and Anywhere
develop communication skills to use medical terminology effectively
work in health, alternative medicine or para medical areas
achieve your educational goals
flexible access to post-secondary education
increase confidence using medical language
[More info & enrolment: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (BSC109)]
Home Study Course in Physics
Start any time Study from anywhere and at your own pace
Develop a fundamental understanding of physics, as a foundation to applying theoretical physics in any world situations, from engineering and environmental management to rural industries and health sciences
[More info & enrolment: PHYSICS]
Physiology II Home Study Course
learn more about human physiological systems develop knowledge of physiological principles examine functions of cells, tissues and body systems. learn how bodies maintain internal equilibrium and health while exposed to variable conditions, such as physical, psychological and environmental factors. work in health therapy, health care, fitness, nutrition and education Prerequisite: Human Anatomy and Physiology BSC101 or equivalent - contact our school if you need more information on course prerequisites
[More info & enrolment: PHYSIOLOGY II BSC111]
Home Study Course - Plant Ecology
learn about the nature and principles of plant ecology
use learned practices in plant cultivation
learn about ecology, soil, climate, plant adaptations, plant communities and more
open and flexible access to plant ecology study
[More info & enrolment: PLANT ECOLOGY BSC302]
Pre Medical Diploma Home Study Course
Diploma in Pre-Medical Studies Jointly delivered by ACS and Warnborough College. This is an intensive training course designed to provide a foundation for people who wish to either work in medical support; or apply for further studies at a university, which may eventually lead to qualifying as a medical doctor. This is an excellent opportunity for any individual in any part of the world to lay a foundation for a career in medicine, complimentary medicine or a para medical field. Opportunities do exist for graduates, without further training; but this course by itself does not, nor should be seen as constituting full medical training.
[More info & enrolment: PRE-MEDICAL DIPLOMA BSC002]
Statistics - Home Study Course - Tutor Support Available
use statistics efficiently use statistics in science - make predictions or conclusions knowledge is invaluable to plan, collect and interpret data deal with data confidently
This course assumes a basic knowledge of Statistics, at least to the level covered by our Research Project I course. A 100 hour course such as this will not make you into a statistician, but it will provide the most essential knowledge and skills required by consultants and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines taught by ACS.
[More info & enrolment: STATISTICS - BSC304]