Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Cockermouth. Classes run at Cockermouth School, full-time during the day. The course takes two years to complete. You'll study health, physiology, disease, pharmacology, physiological measurement, clinical testing, and medical research. Entry requires Grade 5,5 in two or more higher tier GCSE sciences, plus Grade 5 in both GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language. This level 3 medical science qualification is equivalent in size to an A Level and is designed to support progression to higher education.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners who are interested in careers related to healthcare and medical research. Medical scientists are at the forefront of healthcare services, as they are vital in the diagnosis of disease, determining the effectiveness of treatments and searching for new cures.
Entry requirements
Grade 5,5 at GCSE in two or more higher tier sciences and Grade 5 in both GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language.
What you will learn
You'll study the fundamentals of human health and physiology.
You'll explore how diseases develop and how they are diagnosed.
You'll learn about pharmacology and how treatments work.
You'll develop skills in physiological measurement and clinical testing.
You'll carry out medical research and understand how findings are applied.
You'll build practical laboratory and scientific skills relevant to healthcare settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Cockermouth School, combining theory with practical scientific work. Assessment includes a mix of written examinations and internally assessed components. The qualification is assessed by WJEC and is equivalent in size to an A Level at 360 guided learning hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cockermouth School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Medical laboratory assistant: support testing and analysis in clinical labs.
Healthcare science support worker: assist scientists in NHS or private settings.
Pharmacy assistant: support dispensing and patient-facing pharmacy work.
Clinical trials assistant: help coordinate research studies and data collection.
Biomedical science technician: prepare samples and maintain lab equipment.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science: a degree that builds directly on this medical science qualification and leads to roles as a registered biomedical scientist.
BSc (Hons) Pharmacology: study how drugs interact with the body, building on your pharmacology units.
BSc (Hons) Nursing or Midwifery: use this qualification as part of your university application for healthcare degree programmes.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science: a shorter higher education route if you want to enter work sooner.
