This new course offers students the chance to further their studies of science that takes a different approach from the traditional A level route. The BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology uses a combination of assessment styles to give students confidence that they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses and throughout their career. You will gain an insight into how human lifestyles and Biology impact on the health of a person and populations. You will study the details of important human biological processes, then link them to common health and healthcare issues. Units studied will include: Unit 1 (externally assessed exam) – Principles of Applied Human Biology Unit 2 (internally assessed) – Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Unit 3 (externally assessed task) – Human Biology and Health Issues Unit 4 (internally assessed) – Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology
College entry to include GCSE Science minimum grade 4,4 or BTEC equivalent and GCSE Mathematics 4, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details).
Both internal and external assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ |
This new course offers students the chance to further their studies of science that takes a different approach from the traditional A level route. The BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology uses a combination of assessment styles to give students confidence that they can apply their knowledge to succeed in the workplace and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses and throughout their career. You will gain an insight into how human lifestyles and Biology impact on the health of a person and populations. You will study the details of important human biological processes, then link them to common health and healthcare issues. Units studied will include: Unit 1 (externally assessed exam) – Principles of Applied Human Biology Unit 2 (internally assessed) – Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Unit 3 (externally assessed task) – Human Biology and Health Issues Unit 4 (internally assessed) – Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology
College entry to include GCSE Science minimum grade 4,4 or BTEC equivalent and GCSE Mathematics 4, (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details).
Both internal and external assessment.