Welcome BTEC Applied Human Biology

About the course

This course allows you to study Human Biology and gain a qualification that will allow you to progress to higher education and employment in the health and health science sector.

Units you will study include:

• Principles of Applied Human Biology

• Practical microbiology and infectious disease

• Functional Physiology

• Diseases, disorders, Treatments andTherapies

• Genetics and genetic engineering

• Biomedical Science

• Human reproduction and fertility

The course is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.

The internal assessment involves completing coursework assignments. These involve writing up research, using case studies to explore unfamiliar situations, completing projects, and demonstrating practical skills.

The external assessment includes a mixture of examinations and set tasks. These set tasks can include a period of preparation using set information. The examinations are available twice a year and you are able to re-sit if you need to.