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Level 3 Medical Science Course in Chatteris for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Chatteris. Classes run at Cromwell Community College, full-time over two years.

The course covers human biology, disease, laboratory techniques, and research methods. You'll build scientific knowledge alongside practical lab skills. Assessment combines external exams with internally assessed assignments and practical work. You'll need at least a grade 4 in GCSE English, Maths, and Combined Science to join.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Medical Science is a practical, career-focused Level 3 qualification designed for students interested in medical science, healthcare and laboratory-based careers. Students develop scientific knowledge alongside practical laboratory and research skills. Assessment combines external examinations with internally assessed assignments and practical work, allowing students to demonstrate both their scientific understanding and practical skills. The assessment structure is 40% coursework based and 60% examined.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a grade 4 in English and maths as well as a 4/4 in combined science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study human biology and how the body's systems function.
  • You'll explore how diseases develop and how the body responds to them.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory techniques used in medical and scientific settings.
  • You'll carry out research projects and analyse scientific data.
  • You'll learn how medicines and treatments are developed and tested.
  • You'll practise writing up scientific findings clearly and accurately.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on laboratory sessions. Assessment combines external examinations with internally assessed assignments and practical tasks. This means your final grade reflects both your written understanding and your practical skills. You'll sit exams at set points during the two years and submit coursework assignments throughout.

What you will need to bring

Cromwell Community College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician, supports scientific testing in hospitals or research settings.
  • Healthcare science assistant, works in NHS diagnostic or clinical departments.
  • Pharmacy technician, prepares and dispenses medicines under supervision.
  • Medical research assistant, supports clinical trials or laboratory studies.
  • Biomedical scientist, requires a relevant degree and Health and Care Professions Council registration as a further step.
  • Doctor or nurse, requires a degree and further professional training as a next step.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Biomedical Science, Medical Science, or Nursing at Level 6, the natural next step for laboratory or clinical careers.
  • A degree in Medicine or Dentistry at Level 6, highly competitive and requires strong exam results alongside this qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate in Applied Science at Level 4, a shorter higher-education route into laboratory or technical roles.
  • An apprenticeship in Healthcare Science, combining work and study at Level 3 or above.
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