This Alternative Academic Qualification course aims to give students a solid foundation in all three sciences, extending their knowledge from GCSE and providing them with the practical skills needed to progress in a career in biology or medical science, both in employment and in Higher Education. This course is designed for students who want to continue with biology, but for whom A-Levels are not the chosen pathway. This course is made up of 6 units, 4 are mandatory units and 2 are optional units. The qualification is made up of 40% examined content and 60% non examined assessment (NEA) content. This approach supports you to develop both theoretical knowledge and understanding and the skills needed to apply it in a range of contexts, helping you to develop a broad and relevant set of skills and experiences.
Students should be aiming to achieve a grade 55 in combined science.
The following units are mandatory units: 1. F170: Fundamentals of human biology - Externally assessed exam. 2. F171: Health and disease - Externally assessed exam. 3. F172: Genetics - Controlled assessment. 4. F173: Biomedical techniques - Controlled assessment. In addition to those above, 2 optional units will also be completed in order to bring up the total number of units needed for the single qualification.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DY |
This Alternative Academic Qualification course aims to give students a solid foundation in all three sciences, extending their knowledge from GCSE and providing them with the practical skills needed to progress in a career in biology or medical science, both in employment and in Higher Education. This course is designed for students who want to continue with biology, but for whom A-Levels are not the chosen pathway. This course is made up of 6 units, 4 are mandatory units and 2 are optional units. The qualification is made up of 40% examined content and 60% non examined assessment (NEA) content. This approach supports you to develop both theoretical knowledge and understanding and the skills needed to apply it in a range of contexts, helping you to develop a broad and relevant set of skills and experiences.
Students should be aiming to achieve a grade 55 in combined science.
The following units are mandatory units: 1. F170: Fundamentals of human biology - Externally assessed exam. 2. F171: Health and disease - Externally assessed exam. 3. F172: Genetics - Controlled assessment. 4. F173: Biomedical techniques - Controlled assessment. In addition to those above, 2 optional units will also be completed in order to bring up the total number of units needed for the single qualification.