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Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Tonbridge. Classes run full-time at Leigh Academy Tonbridge, alongside your other A Level subjects.

This medical science qualification covers the science behind how the human body works. You'll explore topics such as physiology, disease, genetics, and medical research. The course is designed to sit alongside A Levels in subjects like chemistry, biology, or psychology. It takes two years to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to learning in A Level subjects such as physical education and sport, sociology, chemistry and psychology. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in both English and Maths GCSEs as well as Grade 4 in a Science GCSE, and at least 3 other qualifications at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the human body's systems function and interact.
  • You'll explore how diseases develop and how the body responds to them.
  • You'll learn the principles of genetics and inheritance.
  • You'll investigate how medical research is designed and evaluated.
  • You'll develop scientific skills used in laboratory and clinical settings.
  • You'll understand how medicines and treatments work at a biological level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical scientific activities. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed internally through assignments marked at the centre. Others are assessed through written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leigh Academy Tonbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Biomedical scientist, analyses samples in a hospital laboratory.
  • Medical laboratory assistant, supports testing and research teams.
  • Healthcare science technician, works in NHS diagnostic departments.
  • Pharmacy technician, prepares and dispenses medicines under supervision.
  • Research assistant, supports scientific studies in a university or company.
  • Clinical trials coordinator, manages data and logistics for medical trials.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Biomedical Science, a common next step toward laboratory careers.
  • A degree in Medicine or Nursing, for those aiming at clinical roles.
  • A degree in Pharmacology or Pharmacy, building on the medical science foundation.
  • A degree in Biochemistry or Genetics, for those drawn to research.
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