Courses

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, for:

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Overview

Introduction

Study the principles and applications of medical science through three mandatory units and further explore other areas in more detail via an optional unit. Students will also learn practical and investigation skills that build on this fundamental knowledge.

Qualification

Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Medical Science (Extended Certificate)

Awarding Body

Pearson

Course Leader

Jeremy Carter

Assessment

58% external assessment
- Unit 1 Principles of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology (80 marks)
- Unit 2: Health Issues and Scientific Reporting (80 marks)
42% internal assessment
- Unit 3: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- 1 optional unit (4/5/6)

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Curriculum

Course content:

Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology
Health Issues and Scientific Reporting
Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Optional units:

Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies
Biomedical Science
Human Reproduction and Fertility

Topics:

Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology − Human body systems, cell ultrastructure, and how substances are transported
Health Issues and Scientific Reporting − The immune system, its dysfunction and genetic technologies. The validity and reliability of information used in health science reporting
Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases − Methods of pathogenicity and infectious agents, growth of microorganisms and health and safety in a laboratory environment.

Students have a choice of three optional units covering the following topics:

Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies − Principles of physiological diseases and disorders and their associated drug and medicine development
Biomedical Science − Biomedical science techniques and their clinical application
Human Reproduction and Fertility − Reproductive science including causes of infertility and associated impacts on health and well-being.

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