Year 2 - A2 Level in Human Biology

Course information:
Year 2 - A2 Level in Human Biology

Course summary:
Human Biology provides an opportunity to gain practical skills, mathematical skills and opportunities for team working. Within the subject, moral, ethical, social and cultural questions are addressed.

Course content:
Students will study the following modules:

Module 5 - Inheritance, Evolution and Ecosystems

Module 7 - The Human Life Span A2 Biology

Module 9 - Synoptic Assessment & Centre Assessed coursework
Advanced level biology has been designed to be accessible to a wide range of students. Fundamental biological concepts are taught (such as cell biology, form & function, environmental biology) alongside more specialist areas such as health and disease, human reproduction, growth and ageing. A wide variety of teaching styles is employed including practical exercises, written assignments and critical discussion. The wealth of medical information currently available on the internet is also examined.


Qualifications achieved:
GCE A2 Level Biology and Human Biology syllabus A, awarded by AQA

Progression opportunities:
Human Biology is recommended for those students intending to enter the sports, health and biomedical professions: but of course it can simply studied out of interest.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.