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Human Biology (AAQ)

Course Code

Human Biology AAQ

Course Type

BTEC Course

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Cadbury College

Start Date

1 September, 2025

If you’re interested in biology, forensics, or health sciences, this course is for you! It’s ideal for students who enjoy science and want a future in life sciences, biomedical research, or healthcare. It pairs perfectly with A Level Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, or Sport.

What You’ll Study:

You’ll cover key topics like:

Human Biology – Cells, organs, hormones, the brain, and microbiology
Health & Disease – Causes of illness, treatments, diagnostics, and the immune system
Genetics – Inheritance, genetic testing, counselling, and gene therapy
Biomedical Techniques – Lab skills, diagnostics, clinical investigations

In Year 2, you’ll choose two optional units based on your interests, including:

Nutrition and metabolism
Human reproduction
The brain
Drug development

This course combines theory with hands-on lab work—perfect for curious minds ready to explore how science is used in the real world.

Modules:

F170 Fundamentals of human biology (Exam)
F171 Health and Disease (Exam)
F172 Genetics (Internal assessment)
F173 Biomedical techniques (Internal assessment)
F174 Nutrition and metabolism (Internal assessment)
F175 Human reproduction (Internal assessment)
F176 The brain (Internal assessment)
F177 Drug development (Internal assessment)

To study a BTEC level 3 course, students are required to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths & English. For Human Biology, you will also need to achieve a minimum of two grade 4s in Science GCSE.

At Cadbury College, we believe education goes beyond the classroom. Our diverse and inclusive enrichment programme offers a wide range of activities designed to help you explore your interests, build confidence, and develop valuable skills for university and the workplace.

From creative and academic clubs to sports, volunteering, and leadership opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Highlights include:

High Achievers Programme – Support for high-achieving students applying to top universities.
Envision – A chance to develop employability skills by tackling real-life social issues.
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Take on the challenge of the prestigious Silver or Gold Award.
Medicine Society – Specialist guidance for aspiring medical students, in partnership with local universities.
Five-a-Side Football or Basketball – Join Cadbury’s own league and enjoy competitive, inclusive football or basketball with friends.
Bar Mock Trial – Step into the courtroom and compete nationally in this programme for future legal professionals.

Whatever your passion, enrichment at Cadbury College gives you the chance to grow, connect, and make the most of your time here.

40% Examined content

60% Internally assessed content (NEA)

This approach is designed to develop both theoretical knowledge as well as the skills to apply that knowledge in a range of contexts, therefore developing a broad and relevant set of skills and experiences.

Throughout the course students will be given support on developing their exam technique and getting used the different style of exam questions compared to GCSE. Past papers, past questions booklets, peer-peer marking, regular teacher marking.

Students can go on to university courses, straight to the world of work or apply for Level 3 or 4 Apprenticeships in a range of fields depending on their other two level three courses. Life Science routes, Human Biology or Zoology as well as Biomedical or nursing linked routes are open in addition to the Arts or Humanities. Politics, journalism or marketing roles could also be a progression route.

Course Details

Exam Board

OCR

Qualification

Level 3

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