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Level 3 Human Biology Course in Torquay for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Human Biology Course in Torquay. Classes run at The Spires College, full-time during the day.

The course covers how the human body works at a cellular level. You'll explore disease, medical imaging, genetics, and physiology. Topics include how MRI and ultrasound detect illness, how the immune system responds, and how cells divide and mutate. The course runs over two years.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology Extended Certificate.

Who this course is for

Can you diagnose a disease from blood test results, and understand what's happening inside the body at a cellular level? How do medical imaging techniques like MRI and ultrasound help us see inside the human body, and how are they used to detect illness? These are a few of the many compelling questions you will explore in Human Biology. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology is a vocationally rooted, yet academically rigorous course which gives you both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making it ideal preparation for careers in healthcare or further study in life sciences.

Entry requirements

Grade 5-4 or above in GCSE Combined Science and Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 5 in GCSE English. Standard entry to Sixth Form is 5 GCSEs.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the body functions at a cellular and organ level.
  • You'll study how diseases develop and how the body responds to infection.
  • You'll learn how medical imaging techniques such as MRI and ultrasound work.
  • You'll investigate genetics, inheritance, and how mutations affect health.
  • You'll examine how the immune system identifies and fights disease.
  • You'll analyse blood test results and other diagnostic data.
  • You'll develop scientific skills used in laboratory and healthcare settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical activities, and case studies. Assessment combines coursework units and written examinations. The coursework units are assessed through tasks set by OCR. Written exams test your understanding of core human biology topics. Your teacher will guide you through both the practical and theoretical elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Spires College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician, supports scientific testing and research in a lab setting.
  • Healthcare science assistant, works alongside clinical teams in NHS or private settings.
  • Biomedical science technician, prepares and analyses samples in a pathology lab.
  • Science technician, supports teaching and practical work in schools or colleges.
  • Research assistant, assists with biological or medical research projects.

What you could study next

  • A Level Biology or Chemistry, deepens scientific knowledge for university entry.
  • BSc Human Biology or Biomedical Science, a degree route into healthcare science or research careers.
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Science, a vocational higher education option.
  • Nursing or Midwifery degree, for those moving toward a clinical career path.
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