Higher Human Biology

Higher Human Biology

From 6.00pm to 9.00pm on a Wednesday evening for 33 weeks. From around week 3 there will be an additional drop in hour from 5.00pm to 6.00pm - students can access this as required for additional support.

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It is important for students to consider the depth and breadth of this qualification in terms of academic demands, therefore students would be advised to have previously passed National Level 5 Biology or an equivalent qualification. On applying for this course, applicants will be sent an Academic Form which they will be required to complete and return. The completed form will be reviewed and entry to this course is at the discretion of the centre. Students will be required to undertake at least 3-5 hours of self-study per week out with the course (significantly more if they have been out of education for a while), guided by the lecturer, in order to work effectively towards a pass.

• Advanced Higher Biology
• Other qualifications in biology or related areas
• Further study, employment and/or training

On applying for this course, applicants will be sent an Academic Form which they will be required to complete and return. The completed form will be reviewed and entry to this course is at the discretion of the centre. Upon being accepted onto the course, applicants will be invited to complete the online enrolment.

For a student to achieve the full Higher Human Biology award they need to pass the final exam consisting of 2 question papers, and complete an assignment.

£500

The skills of scientific inquiry and investigation are developed throughout the course, by investigating the applications of human biology. This will enable learners to become scientifically literate and review science-based claims.

Higher Human Biology is made up of three units:

• Human Cells - Learners who complete the Unit will be able to apply skills of scientific inquiry and draw on knowledge and understanding of the key areas of this Unit to carry out an experiment/practical investigation. Draw on knowledge and understanding of the key areas of this Unit and apply scientific skills.
• Physiology and Health - Learners who complete the Unit will be able to apply skills of scientific inquiry and draw on knowledge and understanding of the key areas of this Unit to carry out an experiment/practical investigation. Draw on knowledge and understanding of the key areas of this Unit and apply scientific skills.
• Neurobiology and Immunology - Learners who complete the Unit will be able to apply skills of scientific inquiry and draw on knowledge and understanding of the key areas of this Unit to carry out an experiment/practical investigation. Draw on knowledge and understanding of the key areas of this Unit and apply scientific skills.

Students will be required to undertake at least 3-5 hours of self-study per week outwith the course (significantly more if they have been out of education for a while), guided by the lecturer, in order to work effectively towards a pass.

NB The purpose of this information is to give you an indication of the content of the course and also the level at which the course is set. Please read carefully and if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the College. The College may make a change to a course where it is reasonable for the College to do so. A change could involve the replacement of a course with a new course, variations to course content or structure, the merger of courses or the withdrawal of a course. If there is a change to a course you have either booked a place on, or expressed an interest in, the College will let you know as soon as possible. By booking a place or expressing an interest in a course, you agree to these rules about changes to courses.

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