Students will develop their applied knowledge and skills in human biology through 2 externally examined units and 2 internally examined coursework units.
This is a Level 3 BTEC alternative academic qualification (AAQ) and is equivalent to studying 1 A level.
Year 12
Autumn Term
Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology
Human body systems, cell ultrastructure, and how substances are transported
Spring Term
Exam – Human physiology, anatomy and pathology
Health Issues and Scientific Reporting
The immune system, its dysfunction and genetic technologies; the validity and reliability of information used in health science reporting
Summer Term
Exam – Health Issues and Scientific Reporting
Year 13
Autumn Term
Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Methods of pathogenicity and infectious agents, growth of microorganisms and health and safety in a laboratory environment
Spring Term
Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies
Principles of physiological diseases and disorders and their associated drug and medicine development
Summer Term
Finish coursework unit submissions and exam resits.
Assessment at Key stage 5
Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology and Health Issues and Scientific Reporting are externally assessed in written exams.
Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is internally assessed through 4 written assignments.
Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies is internally assessed through 3 written assignments.
Enrichment opportunities
External speakers
Visits to related industries
Medical museums
