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Level 3 Medical Science Course in Newcastle upon Tyne for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Laboratory Technician Courses in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Longbenton High School, full-time over two years.

The course covers the science behind health, disease, and medical treatment. You'll study how diseases are diagnosed, how treatments are tested, and how medical research leads to new cures. Topics span human biology, microbiology, and laboratory science.

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

Who this course is for

Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. The Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science 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. The Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science is for post 16 learners who have already enjoyed and been successful in science. Typically learners starting this qualification will already have science qualifications at level 2, e.g. GCSEs in science subjects or GCSE Applied Science (Double Award). The main purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills in key scientific principles to support progress to higher education or employment in areas of Medical science, such as job roles in physiological sciences or clinical laboratory services. The qualification covers the key topic areas of health, physiology and disease, as well as providing the opportunity to study the areas of pharmacology, physiological measurement, clinical testing and medical research.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the human body works and how disease affects it.
  • You'll study how diseases are identified and diagnosed.
  • You'll learn how treatments are tested for safety and effectiveness.
  • You'll investigate the role of medical research in developing new cures.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills used in healthcare science.
  • You'll understand microbiology and how infections spread and are controlled.
  • You'll examine the science behind public health and disease prevention.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons and practical laboratory work. Assessment is through a combination of written examinations and coursework assignments. Your work is assessed against the WJEC specification throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician, carries out tests and analysis in a medical lab.
  • Laboratory assistant, supports scientists with samples and equipment.
  • Healthcare science assistant, works in NHS or private diagnostic settings.
  • Medical research assistant, supports clinical or pharmaceutical research teams.
  • Pathology support worker, assists with specimen processing in hospital labs.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Biomedical Science or Medical Science, the main route into professional laboratory roles and NHS scientist training.
  • A degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, or Physiotherapy, for those moving toward clinical healthcare careers.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Science, a shorter higher-level option before committing to a full degree.
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