Human Health and Physiology
Vocational qualification
In Leek
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Leek
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Duration
2 Years
Your learning and progress is monitored using a range of assessment methods including short tests and past paper exercises.
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About this course
This Science Human Physiology and Health syllabus leads to a GCSE certification by a grade in the range G to A*. This syllabus is designed for post-16 candidates in so far as you are not required to meet National Curriculum demands.
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Course programme
GCSE
Introduction
This Science Human Physiology and Health syllabus leads to a GCSE certification by a grade in the range G to A*.
This syllabus is designed for post-16 candidates in so far as you are not required to meet National Curriculum demands.
The aims of this GCSE Science course are:
- to develop and understanding of Human Biology
- to develop experimental and investigative skills
- to develop an understanding of the technological and environmental applications of Human Biology
The subject content written into the syllabus is offered under three major and inter-related themes.
The themes are:
- Relationships between mankind, other organisms and the environment
- Human Body Systems and their functions
- Reproduction, growth and development
This Science Human Physiology and Health syllabus leads to a GCSE certification by a grade in the range G to A*.
This syllabus is designed for post-16 candidates in so far as you are not required to meet National Curriculum demands.
Duration
2 years
Assessment
Your learning and progress is monitored using a range of assessment methods including short tests and past paper exercises.
At the end of the course, you will sit one written paper of 2 hours duration.
Assessment of experimental skills is through course work.
The examination allows 2 tiers of entry, Foundation and Higher, appropriate to students of different abilities.
Component
Weighting
Written examination
75%
Practical Skills
25%
Progression
We hope that you derive a considerable personal satisfaction from the achievement of your final examination grade and that we motivate you towards tackling our Cambridge Modular A-Level course in Biology/Human Biology.
Whatever your choice we hope that you enjoy your Leek College experience.
Fees
16-19 year olds - free
Human Health and Physiology