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Free Level 3 BTEC Medical Science Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, part-time during the day over two years. You'll study health, physiology and disease, pharmacology, physiological measurement, clinical testing and medical research. The course is designed to build the knowledge and practical skills needed to progress to higher education in a health or science field. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, plus grade 5 in two sciences including Biology (or grade 55 in Combined Science). Note: this course cannot be studied alongside A Level Biology.

Who this course is for

Our Alternative Academic Qualification (Applied Qualification) in Medical Science (Extended Certificate) equips learners with knowledge, understanding and practical skills to support progress to higher education. Learners will study key topic areas of health, physiology, and disease, as well as pharmacology, physiological measurement, clinical testing, and medical research.

The Extended Certificate is studied across two years and is equivalent to a full A level with the same UCAS points attached.

Fully regulated by OFQUAL.

Suitable to study alongside other A Level subjects, both Science and non-Science.

Entry requirements

You will require 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Maths and English. Grade 5 in two individual sciences to include Biology or 5-5 in Combined Science.

NB Cannot be studied alongside A Level Biology.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the fundamentals of human health and physiology
  • You'll explore how disease develops and affects the body
  • You'll learn the principles of pharmacology and how medicines work
  • You'll carry out physiological measurement techniques
  • You'll develop skills in clinical testing and interpretation
  • You'll understand how medical research is designed and conducted
  • You'll apply practical skills to support progression into higher education science programmes

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chichester College, combining taught content with practical work. Assessment is through a mix of coursework and examinations set by WJEC. The extended certificate format means assessment is spread across the two years of study, giving you time to develop your understanding before being assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Healthcare assistant: support clinical teams in hospitals or GP surgeries
  • Medical laboratory assistant: help process and analyse samples
  • Pharmacy assistant: support dispensing and patient advice in a pharmacy
  • Clinical research assistant: assist with trials and data collection
  • Healthcare science support worker: work in diagnostic or physiological departments
  • Care coordinator: organise and monitor patient care plans

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science: a degree that leads to registration as a biomedical scientist
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing: enter nurse training at university with a strong science foundation
  • BSc (Hons) Pharmacology: study how drugs interact with the body at degree level
  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy: progress into a clinical health profession requiring degree-level study
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences: a shorter higher education step if a full degree isn't right yet
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