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Bioethical content within the new AS and A2 Level Biology specifications: Details

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AQA Human Biology: Research Ethics

AS 3.3 Unit 3 Investigative and Practical Skills in AS Human Biology (AS Centre-Assessed Unit)

This unit will address the following aspects of the AS subject criteria. The ability to:

  • demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques, selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods

3.3 Implementing involves the ability to work methodically and safely, demonstrating competence in the required manipulative skills and efficiency in managing time. Raw data should be methodically collected and recorded during the course of the investigation.

Candidates should be able to:

  • show full regard for safety and the ethical issues involved with the wellbeing of living organisms and the environment

 

A2 3.6 Unit 6 Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Human Biology (A2 Centre-Assessed Unit)

This module will address the following aspects of the A2 subject criteria. The ability to:

  • demonstrate and describe ethical, safe and skilful practical techniques, selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods

3.6.2 Implementing involves the ability to work methodically and safely, demonstrating competence in the required manipulative skills and efficiency in managing time. Raw data should be methodically collected and recorded during the course of the investigation.

Candidates should be able to:

  • show full regard for safety and the ethical issues involved with the wellbeing of living organisms and the environment

UPDATED: 26th February 2008
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