Course overview
Applied Human biology is a two-year course covering microbiology, infectious diseases, health issues, biomedical science and the key diagnostic techniques used by the NHS.
The course has a large coursework component so is well-suited to independent learners and those who enjoy the hands-on approach to learning.
You will learn about many common health issues, their diagnosis and their treatments. You will create NHS style documents detailing this information using facts you have independently researched. You will also carry out investigations into microorganisms, identifying them and suggesting how they can be treated.
Course information
You will cover two units per year. Each year has one coursework unit and one examined unit.
In year 1, both units are worth 50% each.
In year 2, slightly more emphasis is placed on your ability to interpret scientific articles.
The coursework will be a mixture of research projects and science reports detailing findings from your own experiments.
Around 50,000 people employed are currently in applied health science occupations.
The course leads to work in a range of settings including hospitals, private clinics, industry, research institutes and community healthcare.
Grades 9-4 in seven GCSEs (AGCSE 4.50 – 5.00) plus Grade 44 in GCSE Combined Science
Depending on your previous grades you may need to study English and maths alongside your other courses. These are essential skills that all employers value.
Head to our website and complete our simple online application form: www.stockton.ac.uk/apply
Alternatively, you can find a hard copy of our application form at the back of our prospectus. Complete this and post it back to us, or hand it in at our Reception.
You will be working towards one exam and four coursework assignments each year. This means lessons will be a mixture of classical teaching, independent research, creative tasks, laboratory experiments and report-writing.
“The course linked really well with my other subjects.”
“The coursework is really interesting and was fun to work on.”
“I feel like Human Biology prepared me well for working in health care.”
