The Extended Certificate is a two year course covering 4 Units. Unit 1 and Unit 2 will be completed in the first year and Unit 3 and Unit 4 in the second year. Unit 1: Principles of Human Biology Unit 2: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues Unit 4: Functional Physiology
At least five GCSE Grade 4 or higher including three from the core subjects, English and Science (either 4/4 in Combined or a 4 in Biology).
Unit 1: Principles of Human Biology This unit will be assessed through a written examination worth 80 marks, which is set and marked externally by Pearson. The examination will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. The paper will include a range of question types, including multiple choice, calculations, short answer and open response. Unit 2: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases This unit will be assessed through 3 internally set and marked assignments. One of these assignments will be a practical investigation. Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues This unit will be assessed through a supervised assessed task set and marked externally by Pearson. The supervised assessment task must be completed in a single session of 3 hours, on a day timetabled by Pearson. During the supervised assessment session, learners will be given a stimulus in the form of a scientific article. Learners will analyse and interpret this article in the context of how the health issue is being reported. The number of marks for the unit is 60. Unit 4: Functional Physiology This unit will be assessed through 2 internally set and marked assignments.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA |
The Extended Certificate is a two year course covering 4 Units. Unit 1 and Unit 2 will be completed in the first year and Unit 3 and Unit 4 in the second year. Unit 1: Principles of Human Biology Unit 2: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues Unit 4: Functional Physiology
At least five GCSE Grade 4 or higher including three from the core subjects, English and Science (either 4/4 in Combined or a 4 in Biology).
Unit 1: Principles of Human Biology This unit will be assessed through a written examination worth 80 marks, which is set and marked externally by Pearson. The examination will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. The paper will include a range of question types, including multiple choice, calculations, short answer and open response. Unit 2: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases This unit will be assessed through 3 internally set and marked assignments. One of these assignments will be a practical investigation. Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues This unit will be assessed through a supervised assessed task set and marked externally by Pearson. The supervised assessment task must be completed in a single session of 3 hours, on a day timetabled by Pearson. During the supervised assessment session, learners will be given a stimulus in the form of a scientific article. Learners will analyse and interpret this article in the context of how the health issue is being reported. The number of marks for the unit is 60. Unit 4: Functional Physiology This unit will be assessed through 2 internally set and marked assignments.