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Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Huddersfield

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Huddersfield. Classes run at Greenhead College, full-time over two years. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds, so no fees apply.

You'll study how the human body works, how diseases develop, and how medicines and treatments are used. Units cover human health and disease, physiological measurement techniques, medical research methods, and medicines and treatment. The course is graded A* to E and carries the same UCAS points as a full A Level.

You'll finish with a WJEC Diploma in Medical Science at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Medical Science (Level 3 Diploma)

Entry requirements

See prospectus or web site.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the human body is structured and how it functions.
  • You'll study how diseases develop and how the body responds to them.
  • You'll learn physiological measurement techniques used in clinical settings.
  • You'll develop skills in medical science research methods.
  • You'll examine how medicines work and how treatments are developed.
  • You'll build the independent study skills needed for higher education.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions led by specialist biology teachers. Assessment is a mix of written exams and internal assignments. The human health and disease unit is assessed by exam. Other units are assessed through internal assignments and coursework. You're expected to complete around three to four hours of independent study each week alongside your timetabled classes.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory assistant, supports scientific testing and sample analysis.
  • Laboratory technician, prepares and runs experiments in a lab setting.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical staff in a medical environment.
  • Medical research assistant, helps collect and process data for research studies.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Biomedical Science, a common next step for those interested in laboratory and diagnostic careers.
  • A degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, or Radiography, for those moving into direct patient care.
  • A degree in Life Sciences or Physiology, building on the applied science knowledge from this qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science, for a shorter higher-education route into lab-based work.
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