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Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Ashton Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

The course covers human physiology, anatomy, and pathology. You'll also study the immune system, genetic technologies, and health science reporting. Practical microbiology units teach you how to work safely in a laboratory. You can choose a specialist topic too, such as infectious disease or biomedical science. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Medical Science.

Who this course is for

AAQ Medical Science is equivalent to one A level that can be studied alongside other A-Levels or Extended Certificates.

The AAQ Medical Science qualification combines theoretical and practical aspects of human health and disease. Students will develop the following knowledge and skills on this course:

  • Knowledge and understanding of human physiology, anatomy and pathology
  • Secondary research skills including collection and interpretation of data from valid sources and drawing reasoned conclusions
  • Practical skills in microbiology and their application in the diagnosis of disease
  • Critical thinking. Students will develop the following knowledge from the optional units:
  • Knowledge and understanding of specialist areas relating to infectious disease transmission, biomedical science and human reproduction and fertility.

Students can also develop other transferable skills such as personal responsibility and independent learning. The core and specialist medical science knowledge, understanding and skills that students develop create a good foundation for transition to related degrees.

What you will learn

  • You'll study human body systems, cell structure, and how substances move around the body.
  • You'll explore the immune system and how it can break down.
  • You'll learn about genetic technologies used in health science.
  • You'll develop practical microbiology skills and apply them to diagnosing disease.
  • You'll evaluate the reliability of information used in health reporting.
  • You'll study one specialist topic, such as infectious disease, biomedical science, or human reproduction.
  • You'll build research skills, including collecting and interpreting data from scientific sources.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and hands-on practical sessions in a laboratory. The course is assessed through a mix of written exams and coursework assignments. Mandatory units are assessed externally. Optional units are assessed through internally marked tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashton Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician, supports scientific testing in hospitals or research labs.
  • Healthcare science assistant, works alongside clinical staff in NHS settings.
  • Pharmacy assistant, helps dispense and manage medicines.
  • Medical receptionist, manages patient records and appointments in a clinical setting.
  • Research assistant, supports data collection and analysis in a science team.

What you could study next

  • BSc in Biomedical Science, a degree that builds directly on the knowledge from this BTEC.
  • BSc in Nursing or Midwifery, for those moving into clinical healthcare roles.
  • BSc in Pharmacology, for those interested in medicines and how they work.
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Science, a shorter higher-level option before a full degree.
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