Medical Science
General course information
The Extended Certificate in Medical Science will enable progression to higher education to a range of applied science programmes, such as biomedical science, life sciences, and physiology. It is equivalent in size to one A level. Studying the Level 3 Extended Certificate in Medical Science allows time in the curriculum for other qualifications to be studied alongside it. These would typically be A levels or another applied qualification in an area such as health and social care and many more.
Course Content
Unit
Content
Assessment
Unit 1
Human health and disease
Assessed by external examination
Unit 2
Physiological measurement techniques
Controlled assessment – Internally marked
Unit 3
Medical Science research methods
Controlled assessment – Internally marked
Unit 4
Medicines and treatment of disease
Controlled assessment – Internally marked
Unit 5
Clinical laboratory techniques
Controlled assessment – Externally marked
Unit 6
Medical case study
Synoptic Examination based on all units
Career Prospects
Alongside other Level 3 qualifications, a Level 3 Extended Certificate in Medical Science is accepted in most Higher Education establishments for a variety of courses. For example, it is accepted for most nursing courses, and in some establishments for physiotherapy.
Ideal Entry requirements
Although each application will be considered individually, it would be beneficial to have gained C grades or above in GCSE Science, Mathematics and English.
Examinations Body
Subject Leader
Miss E J Taylor