The OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology (Certificate) is for students aged 16-19 years old. It will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will help prepare you for progression to undergraduate study when taken alongside other qualifications that are relevant to the medical science sector.
This qualification will further develop applied knowledge, understanding, and skills relevant to medical science. This qualification includes topics like health, diseases, and nutrition. It will help students develop independence and confidence in communication, research, presentation, and study skills, which are transferable to higher education and the world of work.
You might be interested in this qualification if you want a small qualification to take alongside and enhance your A Level studies, that builds applied or practical skills. You will have the opportunity to apply what you learn to real-life contexts, such as:
- Researching human biology fundamentals
- Creating and delivering presentations to help patients and healthcare professionals
- Planning and performing laboratory investigations involving biomedical techniques
The subjects that complement this course These subjects might complement this qualification: • A Level Biology • A Level Chemistry • A Level Physical Education • A Level Psychology • A Level Sociology
What you'll learn
For this qualification, students must complete six units:
- Two mandatory externally assessed units
- Two mandatory NEA units
- Two optional NEA units, including – Fundamentals of Human Biology, Health and Disease, Genetics and Biomedical Techniques.
How you'll learn and be assessed
Aims and learning outcomes
Our Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Human Biology will encourage students to:
- develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject
- think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically
- develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life
- develop transferable learning and skills, such as reflection, planning, presentation and research skills, that are important for progression to HE and can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to HE and relevant to the medical science sector
Progression
The types of courses you may progress to Both the subject-specific knowledge, understanding and skills, and broader transferable skills developed in this qualification will help you progress to further study in related areas such as:
- Biological Sciences degree
- Human Biology degree
- Life Sciences degree
- Biomedical Science degree
Entry requirements
Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade 5, including English and maths, with science/biology at grade 6.
