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Level 3 Medical Science Course in Sheffield 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 bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Science Courses in Sheffield.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Sheffield. Classes run at King Edward VII School, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the science behind how the human body works, disease, infection, and medical laboratory techniques. You'll study through a mix of examined units and assignment-based coursework. The course suits those planning to apply for a medically related degree or an apprenticeship in the medical sector.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Medical Science.

Who this course is for

This course is specifically aimed at young people wanting to study a medically related course at university, or to take up an apprenticeship in the medical sector or career straight after school. It would work well with the Applied Science AAQ which adds some essential Chemistry knowledge and also Physics knowledge.

It is ideal for students who would enjoy completing regular assignments and project work. The course is made up of 4 units of work; there are 2 examined units and 2 assignment assessed units. The course covers essential knowledge about the human body and microbiology and has a focus on diagnosing and treating diseases of all types.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 5,5 in Combined Science, if triple award Biology and Chemistry must both be at least a Grade 5, and Grade 5 in Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the human body's systems function and interact.
  • You'll study how diseases develop and how the body responds to infection.
  • You'll learn about medical laboratory techniques and scientific methods.
  • You'll complete assignment-based units that develop your research and analytical skills.
  • You'll prepare for examined units covering core medical science content.
  • You'll build knowledge that supports applications to university medical and science courses.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom teaching with independent study. Two units are assessed by external examination. Two units are assessed through assignments and project work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years. Classes are daytime, full-time at King Edward VII School.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. King Edward VII School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Medical laboratory assistant, supports testing and analysis in a lab setting.
  • Healthcare science support worker, assists clinical scientists in NHS settings.
  • Pharmacy assistant, works in a pharmacy dispensing and advising on medicines.
  • Medical receptionist, manages patient records and appointments in a clinical setting.
  • Apprentice biomedical scientist, trains on the job in a hospital laboratory.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Medicine, Biomedical Science, or Nursing, the most common next step after this qualification.
  • A degree in Pharmacology or Medical Biochemistry, for those interested in drug science.
  • A Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science, combining work and study at a higher level.
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