ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology

Qualification Number (QN): 603/4100/2
Understand the human body in detail with the ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology. This 3 month course is essential for complementary therapists.

Course Overview

This ITEC Level 3 certificate course is the essential ‘foundation’ for which all other Complementary, Health, Well-being, Beauty, Massage and Sports therapy diploma awards are based. It is essential for anyone who intends to work in direct contact with the human body and its physiological structures.

  • Our A&P classes will be taught via using a blended learning approach on weekends and evenings, plus a separate scheduled exam day.
  • Most classes will be taught remotely via live interactive classes on Zoom on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm.
  • There will also be just a few face-to-face classes at the weekends.
  • Zoom classes will be recorded and available to watch for revision or if you have missed a session. This approach has proven itself to be very popular and very successful.

We offer this course as a ‘Fast track’ option. The entire course runs over three months and we have new course intakes three times per year in January, April and September.

Attendance Type
Blended Learning
Qualification
Level 3 Certificate
Duration
3 month course

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Course Fees

Deposit
£120
Cost
£599.00
Exam Fee
£115.00

Course fees may be paid in full or the balance may be spread over two monthly instalments of £252.00  (this includes a 5% admin fee) + £115 exam fee.

You will be asked how you wish to settle the balance after reserving your place with the course deposit.

These fees include the following:

  • Guided and clear tutor support both in class and remotely via zoom (blended learning)
  • Adaptive methods of delivery and tutor interaction to suit all learning styles.
  • Direction and support for home study.
  • Comprehensive SNT level 3 course notes manual.
  • ITEC certificate on successful completion of course
  • A friendly and relaxed learning environment both in class and remotely

The exam fee for this course is £115.00 – this is payable when we register your details as a student with ITEC during the course.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course. All we ask is that participants possess a reasonable understanding of written and spoken English language.

Course Structure

This course provides a sound and thorough knowledge, and is an essential component for anybody considering studying any of the following diploma courses:

  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Aromatherapy
  • Sports and Remedial Massage
  • Health and Well-being/Exercise (eg: Yoga or Pilates)

The course is comprised of the following human body systems:

  • Muscular system
  • Skeletal System
  • Cell structure, tissue/skin/hair/nails cellular composition
  • Cardiovascular – Heart and Blood Circulation
  • Lymphatic System – Lymph glands and production of Tissue Fluid
  • Neurological System – Brain and Nervous System
  • Endocrine System – Hormonal producing organs and role of hormones in the human body.
  • Respiratory System – Lungs and air pathways
  • Digestive System
  • Genito-Urinary System – Kidneys and water metabolism
  • Reproductive System

Small ‘fill in the gaps’ exercises are set to cover the pathology component.

Assessment

The 55 minute assessment comprises of a multiple-choice theory test paper with 50 questions.

Course Dates

September 2026 Intake

Date & Time Location
Sunday 06 September 2026
09:30 AM – 13:30 PM
Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Wednesday 09 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Saturday 12 September 2026
09:30 AM – 13:30 PM
Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Wednesday 16 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 23 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 30 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 07 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 14 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 21 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 28 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 04 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 11 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 18 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Wednesday 25 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Sunday 29 November 2026
09:30 AM – 17:30 PM
Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Wednesday 02 December 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM
Online via Zoom
Exam Day: Friday 11 December 2026
09:30 AM – 17:30 PM
Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL
Lesson 1

Sunday 06 September 2026
09:30 AM – 13:30 PM

Location: Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

Lesson 2

Wednesday 09 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 3

Saturday 12 September 2026
09:30 AM – 13:30 PM

Location: Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

Lesson 4

Wednesday 16 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 5

Wednesday 23 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 6

Wednesday 30 September 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 7

Wednesday 07 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 8

Wednesday 14 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 9

Wednesday 21 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 10

Wednesday 28 October 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 11

Wednesday 04 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 12

Wednesday 11 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 13

Wednesday 18 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 14

Wednesday 25 November 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Lesson 15

Sunday 29 November 2026
09:30 AM – 17:30 PM

Location: Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

Lesson 16

Wednesday 02 December 2026
18:30 PM – 20:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

Exam Day

Friday 11 December 2026
09:30 AM – 17:30 PM

Location: Unit 57, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL

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Opportunities

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Tutors

Helen Cameron-Lee, Director of Holistic Studies and Anatomy & Physiology

Helen Cameron-Lee

Director of Holistic Studies and Anatomy & Physiology

Latest Reviews

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David
I recently completed the anatomy, physiology and pathology course. Helen, the tutor was excellent, she was very friendly, and highly engaging, providing clear, varied explanations that made complex topics easy to understand. Helen also provided a range of very useful educational tools which supported the learning. A really good and thoroughly enjoyable course — I learned a lot and would definitely recommend it.
1 January 2026
Luci Lee
I just completed the ITEC level 3 Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology course and want to share my experience. Helen is an absolutely wonderful teacher delivering every class with enthusiastic passion and energy. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course because of Helen's teaching style and approach. I will be considering a massage course now and look forward to returning to the school to learn more. Don't hesitate to book with SNT, fantastic team and school.
16 December 2025
Naomi
There is a lot of content to cover for this certificate and the tutor Helen makes sure all topics are covered in the right level of detail whilst providing many helpful study tools, ensuring best preparation for the exam.
29 April 2024
Nicola Strange
Thank you so much for the outstanding teaching and learning tutoring I was given. The opportunity to experience blended learning, both within the classroom and collectively via zoom, was a first for me and worked seamlessly. The course content was challenging and comprehensive, with an enormous amount of supporting documentation supplied alongside the tutorials. Definitely a course and organisation to be thoroughly recommended and commended.
29 April 2024
Victoria Newland
I have recently done an A&P course with Helen from the School of Natural Therapies and I would highly recommend the course. When I joined the course I honestly didn’t believe I could learn all the material and get through the exam but Helen is an excellent teacher who uses many tricks and techniques to make the information stick! We did a lot of the course via Zoom which worked really well and didn’t impact my ability to learn the material! Highly recommended and a big thank you to Helen for being fantastic!
25 April 2024
Susan Lewis
Absolutely fantastic course- taught on zoom but so different from other Zoom courses I have done. Lots of interaction with tutor and other members of the group. Great visuals and video clips – detailed support as homework /worksheets/ video copies of classes/ website to go to etc. well paced with time for revision and practice papers with a final mock exam paper. Helen the tutor highly experienced, great sense of humour . She taught in a number of different teaching styles which gave everybody avenues to learn in different ways at various speeds. I highly recommend .
19 July 2024

FAQs

For many years it has been widely recognised in the educational field that the most effective learning takes place when the learner’s senses are activated on a multiple level – in other words, Seeing, Hearing AND Doing!!!

That’s why you’ll see us using ALL learning styles to ensure senses are stimulated and included. The remote classes are live which offers the learner the opportunity to question and clarify information there and then.

Many online courses are ‘self-directed’, which means that the learner logs on and studies alone and in their own time – the course is pre-recorded and “one size fits all”…….you just log and study yourself.

This often means that learning is an isolating experience, with no opportunity to check or clarify anything, no interaction with fellow learners and with no tutor support to answer any questions at that time. It also means that learning styles are not considered, as explained above.

‘Live’ online courses, as opposed to pre-recorded learning sessions, allow each student to interact with the tutor, so that any questions can be answered, and clarification achieved – this promotes much more effective learning and ensures that students are clear on subject matter and topics.

If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Unit 54, Battersea Business Centre, 99–109 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London SW11 5QL