How to Become Qualified in Anatomy and Physiology

Aside from studying at degree level, there are a host of qualifications available at all different levels, starting right the way down at GCSE. Specifically, science will be of most benefit at this level but other subjects such as PE will also be of benefit. If like the majority of people you have decided later on in life that you want to move into anatomy and physiology, there are courses you can undertake which are the same level of learning as GCSE but are not necessarily as intense. These courses can be studied from home as well as form a conventional college, so if you have no previous experience in the subject there is always a way to acquire some.

Of course, there are A Level courses and A Level equivalent courses which can also be studied form home and from conventional colleges. These courses again, whilst at a similar level of learning, do not always represent the same amount of UCAS points, the same content or the same approach to learning. Each institution will be different so it is important to ensure that you choose the correct course for you.

How long does it take to become qualified? -The term 'qualified' is difficult to define as it depends entirely on what it is you wish to do within Anatomy and Physiology. Anatomy and physiology forms such a vital part of so many careers, including Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Technician, Biomedical Engineer, Athletic Trainer, Dentist and a whole non exhaustive list of more careers which require knowledge of anatomy and physiology. For each different career you will require a different level of training and knowledge, so the answer to how long it will take you to qualify is something that you will have to research.

To gain a generic understanding of Anatomy and Physiology to a level 3 standard, you could quite easily complete the qualification in 3 months, or even less, it depends on how much time you have to dedicate to the course. If you were to make sure that your course was accredited you could therefore have a recognised qualification in no time at all. To go on and gain a degree you would obviously need to commit somewhere in the region of three years.