ED6 Sixth Form
Course overview
This course is ran primarily as part of a T Level Science transition year.
You will study 2 units over the course of the year - unit 1 covers the basic principles of applied human biology, whilst unit 2 delves deep into your practical skills in microbiology, learning all about infectious diseases.
Topics
You study 2 units over the course of the year - unit 1 covers the basic principles of applied human biology, whereas unit 2 delves deep into your practical skills in microbiology, learning all about infectious diseases.
Job opportunities after this course
After this course (and the completion of the T level), you can progress onto courses such as food manufacturing inspector, laboratory technician and metrologist.
Further study options after this course
This course is ran primarily as part of a T Level Science transition year. Upon completion of your T level, you may go on to a variety of careers in the science field, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medicine development.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English, with a grade 4 in Biology or 4-4 in Combined Sciences.
Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.
Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.
How is this course assessed?
Unit 1 is assessed via exam
Unit 2 is assessed through a portfolio of coursework
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
1 year, full-time.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
