This course provides a broad basis of study for the health science sector.
It is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.
Over the course of two years you will study a range of units that contribute to a broad range of understanding related to health sciences.
Year 1
The course is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessment.
Internal Assessment
Internally assessed units comprise of 3-4 coursework assignments completed over the course of the academic year. Each assignment will address a different topic within the unit. All assignments must be submitted via Microsoft Teams by published deadlines to be valid.
External assessment
Unit 1 is assessed by a written exam in mid-January of Year 1 which assesses learner’s understanding of applied human biology across a range of topics.