AAQ Human Biology Level 3 Extended Certificate (equivalent of one A Level)
at Heathcote School & Science College, London · college
What the college says
This course develops an understanding of principles and applications of science, practical scientific procedures, science investigation skills, laboratory techniques and their applications and analytical science. Each is equivalent to one A Level. This is a new AAQ Level 3 qualification that prepares learners for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to a particular sector. It provides progression either by meeting entry requirements in their own right or by being accepted alongside other qualifications at the same level and adding value to them.
What you need to get on
5 Grade 4s including English and Maths plus Grade 4 Combined Science GCSE or 4 in Biology GCSE
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Heathcote School & Science College
96, Normanton Park Chingford, London, E4 6ES
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · London
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