In this distance learning course, you will be introduced to biochemistry, which is the study of the chemical processes which take place in living cells.

People are sometimes deterred from studying this subject by the thought of the chemistry and physics on which it is based. This course aims to show that it is quite possible to achieve an understanding of some of the fundamental concepts in biochemistry without building on a basis of pure science.

The approach will be practice related, with an emphasis on selected areas of the subject which can help to improve understanding of the provision of care to patients and clients. No prior knowledge of the subject is assumed.

1: The Cell as a Small Business

• Fit for its purpose
• Design and manufacture

2: Cellular Machine Tools

• Blueprints from the nucleus
• The ribosomes – workstations for protein manufacture
• Assembling the raw materials
• Problems in protein manufacture

3: The Cellular Machinery

• The nature of proteins
• Enzymes
• Faulty machinery

4: Importing Raw Materials

• Food as raw materials
• Taking apart and rebuilding
• The route to the factory
• The factory gates

5: The Power Supply

• The need for energy
• The fuel supply
• Mitochondria – cellular ‘power stations’

6: Packaging and Transport

• A second look at protein manufacture
• Packaging and sorting proteins
• Exporting proteins

7: Quality Control

• Keeping control of a small business
• Methods of controlling cellular activity
• Hormones as external controllers
  Integrating all the cell’s activities

Qualification 1: Biochemistry Diploma

Biochemistry Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Qualification 2: Biochemistry Certificate of Completion

Biochemistry Certificate of Completion issued by eLearn Canada.

This course is an online course. With online study you have access to your entire course from the start of your studies. You can access your course materials, and submit all of your question papers to your personal tutor, online from anywhere in the World using your unique student account.

With the Biochemistry course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the Biochemistry course is: 105 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support

Tuition & Fees 675.00 CAD