Human Biology Level 3 AAQ

Step 1: Apply

Step 2: An account will be set up for you by us, on our Learner Hub portal. You will receive a message and link via Help You Choose when this is ready for you to access.

Step 3: On our Learner Hub portal, set your first choice course (ie 'A Level Programme', 'Early Years Practitioner Level 2', 'Creative Media Level 3') and book your interview from the choices displayed

Step 4: Interview (Course discussion) You will meet with an academic tutor from your chosen area of study for an informal discussion about your course choices, to ensure you have chosen the best course for your future ambitions.

Step 5: Offer Offers are given verbally at interview but you will also receive an email confirmation. All offers are provisional until the point of enrolment and most of our course offers are conditional, meaning there is an entry criteria you need to meet before enrolling. This will be outlined in your written offer. Sometimes we are unable to offer you a place on your chosen course. If this happens the reasons will be discussed with you at your appointment and we will look at alternative options with you. We will be in contact to confirm the outcome and what to do next. We also have a team of specialist Course Advisers who are more than happy to look at alternative options with you and answer any questions you may have.

Step 4: Enrolment Enrolment is the final stage before starting your course with us and takes place within the last two weeks of August. We require you to be available to attend your appointment in person at college, so we can complete all the required steps to enrolling you on your chosen course. We may ask you to bring some documents with you so please read your enrolment invitation carefully.

NB Our main communication with our applicants is via their personal email addresses - please remember to check your inbox for messages from us!

If you are fascinated by how the human body works, why disease occurs and how medical science is improving lives, Human Biology AAQ is the course for you.

This qualification combines scientific knowledge with practical investigation, helping you develop the skills needed for university study and careers in healthcare, biomedical science and life sciences.

You will explore genetics, disease, human physiology, nutrition, neuroscience and laboratory techniques while developing research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

This course forms part of our Health and Social Care Pathway when taken alongside AAQs in Health and Social Care and Mental Health: Individuals and Society. Alternatively it can be taken alongside two other A Level or equivalent courses.

This course is assessed through external exams and internally arranged assessments.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language and a science (biology if this was taken as a stand alone) To be studied alongside two other A Levels or A Level equivalent subjects.

This course forms part of our Health and Social Care Pathway when taken alongside AAQs in Health and Social Care and Mental Health: Individuals and Society.

Alternatively it can be taken alongside two other A Level or equivalent courses.

This qualification may lead to:

• Higher education in human biology, biomedical science, biological sciences or life sciences
• Nursing, midwifery and allied health profession degrees
• Healthcare science and laboratory science pathways
• Degree apprenticeships
• Further specialist science qualifications

Possible career pathways include:

• Biomedical scientist
• Laboratory technician
• Clinical research associate
• Healthcare science practitioner
• Genetic counsellor
• Nutritionist
• Public health practitioner

Many students also progress to pharmacy, psychology, physiotherapy and other healthcare-related professions following further study.