Applied Human Biology (Extended Certificate)
Assessment: 58% External Assessment, 42% Internal Assessment
Exam Board: AAQ
Duration: 2 years
Costs: £30 for textbooks and practice exam papers
Entry Requirements: English Language grade 4, Maths grade 4. Biology grade 5 or 55 in Combined Science. Plus two grade 4s in your remaining subjects.
Curriculum Leader: Shanthi Pandit
COURSE OVERVIEW
A broad basis of study for the health science sector.
This qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A level and it has been designed as one third of a typical study programme, normally alongside A levels or other applied general qualifications at level 3.
COURSE STRUCTURE
BEFORE YOU START
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
COURSE CONTENT
In this qualification learners will study applied human biology which forms the foundation of the health and health science sectors.
The sectors are wide ranging, including, for example, nursing, midwifery, allied health and sciences including life sciences, clinical biomedical sciences and physiological sciences. There are approximately 50,000 people employed in applied health science occupations and over 3 million nurses in the UK.
LIFE AFTER HENLEY
COMMON ROUTES FOR HUMAN BIOLOGY STUDENTS:
Designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. This is a university for Science based course – biomedical, nursing, microbiology, genetics etc. Alternatively, students may consider direct entry in related employment or an Apprenticeship in science-based industries.
ENRICHMENT
Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichement per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Learn more about our application process here.