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CERTIFICATE IN BIOPSYCHOLOGY VBS120

Duration (approx) 600 hours
Qualification
Certificate

Why Study Biopsychology?

Biopsychology looks at the relationship between the brain and human behaviour.

It considers how our physical state affects the way in which we think, and how we think affects our physical state.  For example, when we are stressed, this has a physical and mental effect.

The course considers the interaction between the brain and our biology.

The course is suitable for anyone wanting to increase their knowledge, or improve their job and career prospects. For example  -

  • Carers
  • Nursing home staff
  • Nurses
  • Social workers
  • Counsellors
  • Therapists
  • Pharmacy staff

Etc.

What Will You Learn From This Course?

Biopsychology course studying the interaction between our brain and biology, how our physiology affects the way we think.  

The Biopsychology certificate looks at biopsychology, neuropsychology and psychopharmacology, and considers –

  • How our brain affects our behaviour.
  • How our body affects our brain.
  • The effects of drugs and alcohol on our body.
  • Anatomical structures.
  • Physiological processes
  • The functioning of the brain.
  • How chemicals affect our brain and our bodies and also affects how we behave.

The course consists of six modules. There are four core modules of Biopsychology I and II, Neuropsychology and Psychopharmacology.

You then choose two modules from a list of electives given below.

Modules

Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the CERTIFICATE IN BIOPSYCHOLOGY VBS120
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY I - BPS108
 BIOPSYCHOLOGY II - BPS204
 NEUROPSYCHOLOGY BPS306
 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (DRUGS & PSYCHOLOGY) BPS302
Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 6 modules.
 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY - BPS210
 ETHICS BPS217
 HUMAN BIOLOGY 1A (INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY) BSC101
 HUMAN BIOLOGY IB (BIOENERGETICS) BSC201
 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY BPS101
 STRESS MANAGEMENT VPS100

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This course will allow you to extend your knowledge and broaden your understanding of biopsychology.

Study for professional development or to increase your knowledge of our brains and behaviour. 
Some will choose this course to build on scientific knowledge or behavioural studies which they already have behind them; while for others, this may be a starting point for exploring human biology and behavioural science.

Whatever your reason; this course will build both your understanding of people around you, and of the anatomical and physiological wonders of the human body.

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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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