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Level 3 Medical Science Course in Hillingdon for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Barnhill Community High School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Barnhill Community High School, full-time over two years.

This medical science qualification covers the science behind how the human body works, how diseases develop, and how medical tests are carried out. You'll explore topics such as cell biology, genetics, microbiology, and the principles behind laboratory analysis. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds and requires five GCSEs at grades 5 to 9, including English and Maths.

You'll finish with a WJEC Applied Qualification in Medical Science Certificate at Level 3.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds with an interest in the subject.

Entry requirements

5 x 9-5 GCSE including English and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the human body's systems function and interact.
  • You'll study cell biology and genetics and how they relate to health and disease.
  • You'll learn about microbiology and how infections develop and spread.
  • You'll understand the science behind medical diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures.
  • You'll develop practical skills used in scientific and laboratory settings.
  • You'll analyse data and draw conclusions from scientific evidence.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching, practical laboratory work, and guided study. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and internally assessed coursework or assignments. Your teacher will mark coursework, which is then moderated by WJEC.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnhill Community High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory assistant, supports testing and analysis in a medical or scientific lab.
  • Laboratory technician, carries out diagnostic or research procedures in a lab setting.
  • Science technician, prepares equipment and materials for scientific work.
  • Healthcare science support worker, assists clinical scientists in NHS settings.
  • Pharmacy technician, works with medicines in hospital or community pharmacy.

What you could study next

  • A Level Biology or Chemistry, deepens scientific knowledge for university entry.
  • BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, a broader applied science route into higher education or employment.
  • Higher National Certificate in Applied Biology or Biomedical Science, a Level 4 step toward a degree.
  • BSc Biomedical Science, the degree route for those aiming to work as a registered biomedical scientist.
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