The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology is for students who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the health and health science sectors. The qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A Level and it has been designed to be studied alongside A Levels or other BTEC qualifications at Level 3. Everyone taking this qualification will study the following units, covering the following content areas: • Unit 1: Principles of Applied Human Biology - Learners will explore the biological principles that underpin human biology • Unit 2: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Learners will investigate the effect of antimicrobial agents on the growth of microorganisms, by selecting and applying knowledge of microorganisms and infectious diseases. • Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues - Learners will further develop their understanding of human biology and skills in researching and evaluating the impact of health issues, initiatives and scientific reporting. • Unit 4: - Functional Physiology – Learners will examine the structure, function and disorders of the muscular, skeletal, endocrine and nervous systems.
You must have achieved GCSE grade 4 in GCSE English Language OR English Literature, Maths and either Biology or Combined Science, plus 1 further higher grade pass (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects).
Four units are covered of which two are externally-assessed and two internally-assessed. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally-assessed units only. All mandatory and optional units contribute proportionately to the overall qualification grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR |
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology is for students who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the health and health science sectors. The qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A Level and it has been designed to be studied alongside A Levels or other BTEC qualifications at Level 3. Everyone taking this qualification will study the following units, covering the following content areas: • Unit 1: Principles of Applied Human Biology - Learners will explore the biological principles that underpin human biology • Unit 2: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Learners will investigate the effect of antimicrobial agents on the growth of microorganisms, by selecting and applying knowledge of microorganisms and infectious diseases. • Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues - Learners will further develop their understanding of human biology and skills in researching and evaluating the impact of health issues, initiatives and scientific reporting. • Unit 4: - Functional Physiology – Learners will examine the structure, function and disorders of the muscular, skeletal, endocrine and nervous systems.
You must have achieved GCSE grade 4 in GCSE English Language OR English Literature, Maths and either Biology or Combined Science, plus 1 further higher grade pass (this includes grade 4 or above in GCSE subjects or Level 2 Pass or above in BTEC subjects).
Four units are covered of which two are externally-assessed and two internally-assessed. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U). The grade of Near Pass is used for externally-assessed units only. All mandatory and optional units contribute proportionately to the overall qualification grade.