Biopsychology Level 4 Advanced Certificate Course

Choose any 4 modules from the list below:

Core Modules: These modules provide foundation knowledge for the Certificate In Biopsychology.

1. Biochemistry I (Animal and Human) BSC103
   • Introduction To Biochemistry
   • Lipids and Proteins
   • Enzymes and Hormones
   • Nucleic Acids
   • Thermo-regulation
   • Carbohydrate Metabolism
   • Absorption
   • Acidity and Alkalinity
   • Chemical Analysis
   • Biochemical Applications
2. Biopsychology I BPS108
   • Introduction
   • The Senses
   • The Nervous System
   • The Endocrine System
   • Stress
   • Emotions
   • Consciousness
3. Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Biology 1A) BSC101
   • Cells & Tissues
   • The Skeleton
   • The Muscular System
   • The Nervous System
   • Digestion & Excretion
   • Physiological Systems
4. Biopsychology II BPS204
   • Evolution, genetics and experience
   • Research methods in biopsychology
   • Brain damage
   • Recovery from brain damage
   • Drug dependence and the brain
   • Memory
   • Language
5. Neuropsychology BPS306
   • Foundations of Neuropsychology
   • Neurophysiology
   • Neuroanatomy
   • Laterality and Callosal Syndromes
   • Cognition, Personality and Emotion
   • Perception Disorders
   • Motor Disorders
   • Language
   • Dementia
   • Neurodevelopment
6. Psychopharmacology (Drugs & Psychology) BPS302
   • Introduction: A history of the use and misuse of drugs in society
   • Effects of drugs on the individual and society
   • Legally restricted drugs: Stimulants and narcotics
   • Legally restricted drugs: Hallucinogens and marijuana
   • Legally restricted drugs: Steroids
   • Legal drugs: Alcohol
   • Legal drugs: Tobacco, caffeine and solvents
   • Prescription and over-the-counter drugs
   • Sedatives and anti-anxiety drugs
   • Prescription drugs for schizophrenia and affective disorders
   • Treatment and preventative education

Note: each module in the Certificate In Biopsychology is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.

This course is accredited by ACCPH and allows you to join as a professional member after completion. Membership allows you to add the letters MACCPH after your name (post-nominals).