Human Biology Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National- Extended Certificate (AAQ)
at The Elizabethan Academy, Retford · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course will help you develop independence and confidence in using skills that are relevant to the medical sector for example, researching topic areas and recording research sources, then using them to interpret data. You will study a range of topics which include Human cells and tissues, human physiology, organs and systems, the basics of microbiology and key concepts in endocrinology, neurobiology and reproduction.
What you need to get on
4 or above in science (if separate sciences this ideally needs to be biology) or 4-4 in combined science. Grade 4 or above in maths
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
The Elizabethan Academy
Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Retford
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