Gateway to Medicine (G2M) - CertHE

University of Aberdeen

This Unit is designed to enable learners to understand key aspects of biochemistry, in terms of the structures and functions of the major classes of biological molecules, the chemical nature of enzymes, and energy production within cells. Learners will also develop practical skills in techniques relevant to biochemistry. The Unit is suitable for learners studying at HNC level, and will provide the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to enable progression to further study of biochemistry at HND level or to seek employment in science based industries.

This Unit is designed to enable learners to understand key aspects of cell biology. Learners will also develop practical skills in techniques relevant to cell biology. The Unit is suitable for learners studying at HNC level, and will provide the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to enable progression to further study of biology at HND level or to seek employment in science based industries.

This course covers the foundations of chemistry that underpin the life sciences at a molecular level. The course aims to consolidate a general background in chemistry by putting chemical concepts into a life sciences context. The basic concepts of chemistry will be covered, along with organic molecules, acids and bases, and the basic principles behind the driving forces of reactions.

This course further develops and integrates core concepts of physiology, sport science and biomedical science and expands foundations for more advanced study of these topics; the course integrates various subjects of biomedical science such as Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry or Sport Sciences to understand responses and adaptations to exercise and physical challenges; the course uses a streamlined modular system to deliver and assess the course content and fortnightly online assessments ensure effective learning and are highly commended by students; each subject or practical class is delivered by specialized members of staff to ensure state-of-the-art content and delivery

This Unit is designed to enable learners to understand key aspects of fundamental chemistry. Learners will also develop practical skills in techniques relevant to fundamental chemistry. The Unit is suitable for learners studying at HNC level, and will provide the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to enable progression to further study of fundamental chemistry at HND level or to seek employment in science based industries.

This Unit is designed to enable learners to understand key aspects of the human body and its physiological processes. Learners will also develop practical skills in techniques relevant to physiology. The Unit is suitable for learners studying at HNC level, and will provide the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to enable progression to further study of human physiological processes at HND level or to seek employment in science based industries.

This Unit is designed to provide learners with a detailed understanding of the relationship between structure and functioning of proteins. Learners will also develop knowledge of the techniques used in analysing this relationship. The Unit is suitable for learners studying at HND level, and will provide the necessary underpinning knowledge to enable progression to further study of protein structure and function at degree level or to seek employment in science based industries.

Cells are the fundamental unit of life ? without them life could not exist, and as such understanding how they function is crucial to our understanding of biology and medical science; This course provides theoretical knowledge in a diverse range of topics covering the fascinating world of cells, from molecules like DNA, to how different cell types function within our bodies; all practical classes are research based and will provide theoretical knowledge and skills training in many areas of molecular and cell biology; employability skills will also be explored through a highly interactive session run by the Scottish Institute for Enterprise.