Applied Human Biology - BTEC A Levels

L3 Level 3
Full Time
4 September 2025 — 23 June 2026
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

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.

What you will study

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

  • Unit 1: Principles of Applied Human Biology (exam)
  • Unit 2: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (coursework)

Teaching and assessment

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.

Facilities

  • Laboratory experience in microbiology and genetics.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

4 September 2025

End date

23 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

4.5 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

GECC3NF8
L3

Qualification

Applied Human Biology - BTEC A Levels

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Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE