Free Level 3 Medical Science Course in Farnborough. Classes run at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, full-time over two years. This is a WJEC qualification equivalent to a full A Level, graded A* to E. You'll study scientific knowledge and skills applied to healthcare and sport, covering areas such as nursing, paramedic science, physiological sciences and clinical laboratory services. The course covers six units, blending practical work, independent research, presentations and online tutorials. Entry requires mostly grade 5s at GCSE, including science, maths and English Language.
Who this course is for
16 - 19 ESFA funded learners
Entry requirements
To access this vocational course, students will have mostly achieved grade 5s (or higher) across their GCSEs
You should have at least a grade 5-5 in GCSE double award science or a grade 5 in two of the separate sciences; GCSE biology, chemistry or physics.
You should have at least a grade 5 in GCSE maths and GCSE English language.
If you have a level 2 BTEC application of science qualification, a Distinction will be required for entry onto this course.
What you will learn
You'll apply scientific knowledge to real-life medical and healthcare contexts.
You'll use laboratory apparatus skilfully and safely.
You'll produce and record valid, reliable measurements from practical experiments.
You'll develop independent research skills across healthcare and sport science topics.
You'll build understanding of physiological sciences and clinical laboratory processes.
You'll practise presenting scientific findings clearly through discussions and presentations.
You'll complete self-guided online tutorials to deepen your understanding of medical science concepts.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and laboratory at The Sixth Form College Farnborough. You'll take part in practical experiments, class discussions, independent research tasks, presentations and self-guided online interactive tutorials. Assessment is a mix of unit-based coursework and external examinations, with different weightings across the six units. The updated WJEC specification from September 2025 reflects revised assessment weightings across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form College Farnborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursing assistant - support registered nurses in hospital or community settings.
Paramedic science technician - assist in emergency and pre-hospital care.
Sports science technician - support performance testing and athlete monitoring.
Clinical laboratory assistant - carry out sample processing and lab support tasks.
Physiotherapy assistant - help physiotherapists deliver patient treatment plans.
Healthcare science support worker - work in NHS diagnostic or therapeutic departments.
