CCEA
Level 3
QN: 603/0497/2
Curriculum Active
CCEA Advanced GCE in Life and Health Sciences (Double Award)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CCEA. Classified as a GCE A Level.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
CCEA
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
Flexible
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Unit A2 1: Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 1: Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 1: Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 1: Scientific Method, Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation
2
Unit A2 10: Enabling Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 10: Enabling Technology
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 10: Enabling Technology
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 10: Enabling Technology
3
Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry
4
Unit A2 3: Medical Physics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 3: Medical Physics
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 3: Medical Physics
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 3: Medical Physics
5
Unit A2 4: Sound and Light
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 4: Sound and Light
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 4: Sound and Light
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 4: Sound and Light
6
Unit A2 5: Genetics, Stem cell Research and Cloning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 5: Genetics, Stem cell Research and Cloning
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 5: Genetics, Stem cell Research and Cloning
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 5: Genetics, Stem cell Research and Cloning
7
Unit A2 6: Microbiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 6: Microbiology
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 6: Microbiology
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 6: Microbiology
8
Unit A2 7: Oral Health and Dentistry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 7: Oral Health and Dentistry
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 7: Oral Health and Dentistry
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 7: Oral Health and Dentistry
9
Unit A2 8: Histology and Pathology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 8: Histology and Pathology
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 8: Histology and Pathology
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 8: Histology and Pathology
10
Unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit A2 9: Analytical Chemistry Techniques
11
Unit AS 1: Experimental Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit AS 1: Experimental Techniques
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit AS 1: Experimental Techniques
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit AS 1: Experimental Techniques
12
Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems
13
Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes
14
Unit AS 4: Brain Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit AS 4: Brain Science
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit AS 4: Brain Science
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit AS 4: Brain Science
15
Unit AS 5: Material Science
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit AS 5: Material Science
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit AS 5: Material Science
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit AS 5: Material Science
16
Unit AS 6: Medicine, Drugs and Clinical Trials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Unit AS 6: Medicine, Drugs and Clinical Trials
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Unit AS 6: Medicine, Drugs and Clinical Trials
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Unit AS 6: Medicine, Drugs and Clinical Trials
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0497/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CCEA
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Aug 2016
- Operational End
- Aug 2029