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Free Level 3 BTEC Medical Science Course in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at COPC Sixth Form Campus, full-time over two years. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, plus a minimum double grade 4 in science. The course covers how the human body works, how diseases develop, and how medicine diagnoses and treats health conditions. You'll study units including human health and disease, physiological measurement, clinical laboratory techniques, and medicines and treatment. This is a WJEC level 3 medical science qualification that sits alongside A Levels or other sixth form vocational courses.

Who this course is for

Medical science is dedicated to understanding the human body, diagnosing diseases, developing treatments, and promoting overall health. It integrates various scientific disciplines to study the structure and function of the body, the mechanisms of diseases, and the ways to prevent and cure health issues.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths.

Learners interested in this qualification will most likely have already enjoyed and been successful in science. The minimum requirement is a double grade 4 in science.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and function of the human body in health and disease.
  • You'll study physiological measurement techniques used in clinical settings.
  • You'll learn research methods specific to medical science.
  • You'll examine how medicines work and how diseases are treated.
  • You'll develop practical skills in clinical laboratory techniques.
  • You'll analyse a medical case study, applying knowledge across the course.
  • You'll understand how scientific disciplines combine to support diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness.

How you will learn

You'll have two lessons per week, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, delivered in the classroom. Four units are assessed by external exams. Two units are assessed by internal assessment or non-exam assessment (NEA). Learning activities range from laboratory-based research to studying clinical trials and patient care scenarios.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. COPC Sixth Form Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Healthcare science assistant, supporting clinical laboratory work in the NHS
  • Medical laboratory technician, analysing samples and running diagnostic tests
  • Pharmacy assistant, helping dispense and manage medicines
  • Clinical trials assistant, supporting research and data collection
  • Healthcare support worker, assisting clinical teams in hospital or community settings
  • Science technician, supporting laboratory work in schools, colleges, or research centres

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, a degree that leads to registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  • BSc (Hons) Medicine or Nursing, for those aiming toward clinical roles (check individual university entry requirements).
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Applied Sciences, a shorter higher-level route into laboratory or technical roles.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health Sciences, combining theory and applied practice at Level 5.
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