Medical Science

Examination Board: Edexcel

Introduction

The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Medical Science (Extended Certificate) is designed for post-16 students with an interest in medical sciences and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment.

Course Details: This is a two year course. It is equivalent in size to one A Level. Students will undertake one optional unit, and three mandatory units. Of the mandatory units, one is internally assessed and two are externally assessed units.

Students must complete and achieve at pass grade or above for all these units.

The mandatory units are:

Principles of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology (External exam)

Health Issues and Scientific Reporting (External exam)

Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Internal assessment)

The optional unit is Human Reproduction and Fertility (Internal assessment)

Students will develop the following knowledge and skills such as knowledge and understanding of human physiology, anatomy and pathology, secondary research skills, practical skills in microbiology and their application in the diagnosis of disease, critical thinking and other transferable skills such as personal responsibility and independent learning.

Where does it lead to? Many Higher Educational Institutions accept BTEC at Level 3 as a recognised qualification to enter vocations such as Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy

Examination Details: There are different assessment types for this qualification: internal, external and synoptic assessment.

 

 Key Contact: Head of KS5 Science - Mrs A Qayyum (aqa@slougheton.com)