A Level in Human Biology

A Level in Human Biology

Course Code: BL0018MQ/1
Category: AS/A2 Level
Centre: Hyde Clarendon
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Day(s) of Week: TUES/THURS/FRI
Times: -
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £395
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: Throughout the AS year of this course you will cove subjects including: the body and its diseases; Humans â€" their origins and adaptations and investigative and practical skills.

Throughout the A2 year of this course you will cover: bodies and cells in and out of control; the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat and a more in-depth look into investigative and practical skills.

Special Features: Human biology uses examples from the UK and Europe to explain why organisms, especially humans have the structure found in their cells and bodies and why populations behave the way they do. Good in combination, with sports sciences and if you are not doing other sciences. A demanding, rigorous, academic subject for those determined to succeed in higher education.

Course Format: You will learn by taking notes, making power point presentations, creating leaflets, researching and preparing for discussions along with writing essays and answering questions and past exam questions. You will also complete practical experiments, make models and design posters.

You will be assessed by formal examination - written papers in January and June and a practical examination in April. End of topic essays, exam questions and learning checks will be used for informal assessment along with start tests and contribution in class.

Progression: Students progressing at A2 Human Biology will need to achieve a minimum grade D at AS Level.

Essential for medicine, Veterinary Science. Nursing physiotherapy. Life science degree holders become some of the most highly employed post graduates.