Health Sciences
Health science jobs are found at a variety of different levels. For example, you could work in a hospital, office, clinic, or nursing home. Or you could work on a cruise ship, at a sports arena, or within a patient's home.
The health care field unlike many declining industries is growing rapidly. In the United States alone, the U.S. Department of Labour expects health care will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry.
The worldwide demand for Health Science workers is outstripping supply and will continue to grow for many years to come.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of being a Health Science professional is that you will make a difference in peoples lives. The courses listed below have been designed to get you started on your Health Science Career
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Study science relevant to your career! Do you want to do it step by step? Our Advanced Certificate gives you an excellent foundation in applied science with many options to select specialisation (plant, animal, environmental, health) and very relevant subjects in science today. The Advanced Certificate in Applied Sciences is also excellent for those wishing to work or working in science related jobs without formal qualifications. |
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Are you seeking a career in Medicine, Complimentary Medicine, Health Sciences or Para-Medical field and need a foundation program in Pre-Medical Studies? Our Pre-Medical program is the starting point for this challenging profession and its wide scope of opportunites.The program offers successful students an entry route into various medical schools located in the Caribbean. The program is also acceptable at the prestigious Health Schools Australia for those wanting to study complimentary medicine (Courses can be taken anywhere in the world). |
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Learn about basic human anatomy and physiology. Acquire and deepen your knowledge in Human Anatomy and Physiology. This course provides you with the knowledge basis to a career in Human Health and Wellbeing. You will understand what is a human body, how it works and which factors determine health. This course is designed for people working or looking to work in the health care industry, or for people who want to have the basic knowledge in this area. |
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Extend your knowledge of human anatomy. An advanced anatomy course developed for people wishing to develop a career in health and human sciences, paramedical jobs and alternative therapists, specially massage therapists and other health care professions working in close contact with the patients body. Topics covered include surface gross, regional, systemic, and radiographic anatomy, plus cytology and histology. This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy, and is an ideal follow on from Human Anatomy and Physiology BSC101. |
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Understand the key components of animals and plants. Be prepared for a career in health and Sciences. An essential foundation course for all people interested in human health, animal care and animal studies. The cell is the basic unit of life. Its knowledge is most essential to understand how life works for higher animals and plants. |
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Learn the skills needed to work in support of Health Professionals. This course is a step down from being a nurse or health practitioner; but will provide valuable knowledge and skills that are in demand across a wide range of positions that support health services. It may lead to employment in such things as: medical administration, receptionist for a doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor or naturopath; medical sales and marketing positions, assistant, attendant or paramedical support positions. |
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Advance your scientific skills. This unique course is designed to develop scientific knowledge and skills that have an application and are in demand in today's world. It is for people wishing to work or already working in science-related jobs who want to enhance their knowledge and understanding in sciences, to improve employability and further their professional careers. |
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Learn to understand and manage energy in the human body. Discover how energy affects our body, how to manage people's energy, where it comes from and what affects energy levels. Learn about energy and movement within the human body. What are the factors that makes us move better? By understanding these factors you can better manage people's capacity to move, and to manage optimum levels of energy within their body. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of body systems (e.g. Human Anatomy and Physiology). |
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Learn about human muscles and their movement. This course describes why humans see, touch, smell, taste and hear the world around us like we do. Practical examples show how our body is able to move and how to improve flexibility, performance and posture. Get a better understanding of the operation of muscles and nerves, in movements and reactions observed in the body. Prerequisites: Human Biology BSC101 or equivalent. |
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Learn to maximise breathing capacity. Breathing is the most important function in the human body, it is the first function that keep us alive. This course provides you with knowledge to improve your energy levels and prevent ageing with correct respiration. Prerequisite:Human Anatomy & Physiology BSC101 or equivalent. |
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Do you need to communicate with doctors and patients? A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology. This course is relevant to anyone working or wishing to work in fields of health, alternative medicine or paramedical areas; such as a doctors receptionist or natural therapist. |
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Learn a deeper understanding of human physiology. An advanced course that will develop further your understanding of the principles of physiology, examining functions of the cells, tissues and systems of the human body. Learn how our bodies maintain internal equilibrium and health while exposed to the most variable range of conditions, such as physical, psychological and environmental factors. |
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Understand the psychology behind successful performance!
This module will develop your skills and understanding of psychological principles for use in sports. The curriculum covers motivation, team dynamics as well as psychological traits of successful athletes. |
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