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Level 3 Medical Science Course in Tower Hamlets for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration10 months
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 Tower Hamlets.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at Langdon Park School, full-time during the day.

The course covers the science behind human health, disease, and medicine. You'll explore biology, chemistry, and the body systems that underpin modern healthcare. Topics include genetics, microbiology, physiology, and how medicines and treatments work. The course typically takes 10 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in UK and global current affairs, enjoy lively debate and are fascinated by the drama of Westminster, then politics A level is for you. You don't need to have studied the subject at GCSE but an interest in history and good literacy skills will be of benefit for this course. You might be heading for a career in central or local government, law, journalism or political research, though Politics A level will give you transferable skills which are useful in a wide range of careers. Politics combines well with other arts, humanities and social science subjects such as history, English, sociology and economics.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study human biology and how body systems function.
  • You'll explore microbiology and how infections develop and spread.
  • You'll learn about genetics and inherited conditions.
  • You'll examine how medicines are developed and how they work in the body.
  • You'll investigate laboratory techniques used in medical science.
  • You'll develop scientific thinking and data analysis skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical laboratory work, and guided study. Assessment combines internally marked assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your assignments are based on real scientific scenarios and tasks linked to the topics you cover in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Langdon Park School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician, supports scientific testing in hospitals or research labs.
  • Healthcare science assistant, works alongside clinical teams in NHS settings.
  • Pharmacy assistant, helps dispense and manage medicines in a pharmacy.
  • Medical research assistant, supports studies and trials in a research setting.
  • Science technician, prepares equipment and materials in a school or college lab.

What you could study next

  • A Level Biology or Chemistry, deepens your scientific knowledge for university entry.
  • BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science, a broader Level 3 qualification covering more science disciplines.
  • Degree in Biomedical Science or Nursing, the next step toward a professional healthcare or research career.
  • Higher National Certificate in Science, a Level 4 option if you want to progress without a full degree.
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