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Human Biology

at Salisbury Sixth Form College, Salisbury · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

During this course you will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to progress to undergraduate study or an apprenticeship in the medical science sector. You might be interested in this qualification if you wish to build applied or practical skills to take alongside and enhance your A Levels or other Level 3 qualifications. Examined units can be sat in January and June and you can resit units if you wish to improve your grades. Throughout the course you will develop independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the medical science sector and that prepare you for progressing to university courses or the world of work. There will be opportunities to apply what you learn to real life contexts, such as: Researching human biology fundamentals / Creating and delivering presentations to patients and health care professionals / Planning and performing laboratory investigations involving biomedical techniques. You will also develop transferable skills such as: Researching topic areas and recording research sources, then using them to interpret findings and present evidence / Problem solving when matching and analysing data / Communicating effectively with individuals or groups.

What you need to get on

55 in Combined Science or 5 in Biology; 4 in Maths; 4 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

  • SALISBURY 6TH FORM COLLEGE (S6C)

    66-78 Tollgate Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2JJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · SALISBURY

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