Human Physiology and Health
Vocational qualification
In Roby
Description
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Vocational qualification
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Location
Roby
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Duration
1 Year
Provides a GCSE science qualification, offered at Foundation or Higher Tier. Students are introduced to scientific ideas and concepts, developing investigative, maths and IT skills where appropriate.Topics studied include hygiene and healthy living, infectious disease, interactions with the environment, cell structure and function, human body systems, reproduction and genetics.
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About this course
4 GCSEs Grade D, incl. English. (Maths D for some courses). Or Pass in Level 1 Vocational Qual., Merit for BTECs, plus Key Skills Level 1 Comm. (App. of Number for some courses) or equivalent. Diplomas require Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English.
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Human Physiology and Health
Course Description
Provides a GCSE science qualification, offered at Foundation or Higher Tier. Students are introduced to scientific ideas and concepts, developing investigative, maths and IT skills where appropriate.Topics studied include hygiene and healthy living, infectious disease, interactions with the environment, cell structure and function, human body systems, reproduction and genetics.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs Grade D, incl. English. (Maths D for some courses). Or Pass in Level 1 Vocational Qual., Merit for BTECs, plus Key Skills Level 1 Comm. (App. of Number for some courses) or equivalent. Diplomas require Functional Skills in ICT, Maths and English.
Modules Studied:
- Life Processes
- Reproduction, growth and development
- Scientific Investigation
Awarding Body: AQA
Level: L2
Duration: 1 year
Attendance Modes: Day
Assessment: 80% of assessment -Terminal examination in June: 2 hours. 20% of assessment - Cousework completed during the year - scientific investigation.
Progression Routes: Provides a GCSE science qualification, suitable for progression to AS biology/human biology. Appropriate GCSE in science for teaching certificate, etc.
Costs: Contact college for fees
Campus: Roby
Human Physiology and Health