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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology

at Collingwood College, Camberley · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course is suited to learners who prefer portfolio-based assessment covering a variety of scientific investigations. Units within the qualification cover areas of laboratory science, forensic science, medical science and many others. These can include roles such as: · working as a quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant or laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation, ICT and data interpretation; · working in a hospital as a medical physics technician supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/ scanning equipment; · working in a research laboratory in the development of new drugs or managing projects and with forensic science service or using analytical skills in the chemistry industry; · working for a scientific magazine or journal, editing and proofreading articles on issues such as applications and implications of new scientific discoveries and developments

What you need to get on

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) including Merit in BTEC Applied Science or Grade 5 in Additional Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Grade 4 in GCSE English is advised and experience shows that your chances of success are greater in this subject if you have a Grade 5 in English Language.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • Collingwood College

    Kingston Road, Camberley, GU15 4AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Camberley

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