AAQ Applied Sciences and Healthcare

Course Overview

Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQ) replace certain BTEC Level 3 qualifications. These exciting new training qualifications have been designed in partnership with universities and employers to create a more direct route into higher education and skilled employment.

You’ll combine knowledge with practical, career-focused training and get real-world experiences to develop the subject expertise and skills that employers and universities value.

AAQs are perfect if you want to progress to higher education while keeping your options open for a wide range of careers.

Applied Sciences and Healthcare

The Applied Science element will provide you with a theoretical knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of science. You’ll cover core topics of biology, physics and chemistry and develop practical skills through researching, analysis, planning and performing laboratory investigations.

In Human Biology you’ll develop applied knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to medical science such as genetics, nutrition, disease and drug development. You’ll put your learning into practice by performing biomedical techniques.

For Healthcare you’ll develop the knowledge, understanding and skills in areas such as; equality, diversity and rights, health and safety, anatomy and physiology, person-centred approaches, mental health, long-term physiological conditions and public health strategies.

Duration of Study

2 years.

Career and Progression Possibilities

This AAQ pathway is equivalent to 3 A Levels, giving you the UCAS points to progress to University. Subjects and careers include; Biological Sciences, Health and Nursing, Life Sciences, Forensic Science, Human Biology, Health and Nursing, Occupational Health, Social Work, Public Health, Health Promotion.

4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English or Maths.

Free for those aged 16-18.