Level 3 Medical Science Course in Oldham. Classes run at Crompton House Church of England Academy, full-time over two years. A bursary is available for learners in defined vulnerable groups, and discretionary awards may help if you face financial barriers. Other learners may pay fees.
The course covers the science behind health, disease prevention, and medical research. You'll study key scientific principles, including physiology, and develop the knowledge needed for higher education or work in healthcare and medical science. Entry requires a Grade 4 in GCSE Biology or Grade 4/4 in GCSE Combined Science, plus an average point score of 4.0.
You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science, awarded by WJEC.
Medical Science is a Level 3 Applied Diploma for learners who have a specific interest in a healthcare or medical research career.
Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. 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.
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