This course provides an exciting and enjoyable pathway qualification to help you either enter employment or proceed to Higher Education. By studying a BTEC Level 3 National, learners develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required by the A broad basis of study for the health science sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts.
Course details
| Qualification name | BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 2nd September 2024 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
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This course builds on the knowledge and understanding of GCSE science. It is expected that students will have achieved a 5-5 or above in combined science, or two single sciences, and a 5 in English Language (we will consider high 4-4 grades accompanied by 5 in maths).
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All pupils must complete the following mandatory units: ● Principles of Applied Human Biology (External assessment) ● Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases ● Human Biology and Health Issues (External assessment) Pupils then complete one optional unit from: ● Functional Physiology ● Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies ● Genetics and Genetic Engineering ● Biomedical Science ● Human Reproduction and Fertility
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● Written examination, marked externally (58%) ● Coursework, marked internally (42%)
| Name | Rainham School for Girls |
|---|---|
| Address |
DERWENT WAY GILLINGHAM ME8 0BX Find on Google maps |
| admin@rainhamgirls-tkat.org | |
| Phone | 01634 362746 |
| Website | https://www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/ |