About the course…
Are you interested in human biology, health, or medical science? Our Medical Science course offers a comprehensive study of the principles and applications of the field through three core units.
Medical Science enables students to study the principles and applications of medical science through three mandatory units, and further explore other areas in more detail via an optional unit. Students will also learn practical and investigative skills that build on this fundamental knowledge.
The mandatory units cover the following areas:
- Human anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Health issues and scientific reporting
- Practical microbiology and infectious diseases.
Alongside this theoretical knowledge, you will develop practical and investigative skills, including microbiological work with bacteria.
Designed to be pursued alongside A Levels, this qualification complements subjects such as Sport, Health and Exercise, Sociology, Chemistry, and Psychology. It serves as a solid foundation for those aiming to progress to higher education and enhance their career prospects in the health and medical fields.
Why study with us?
- You will benefit from excellent facilities, including high specification laboratories with access to a wide range of the latest medical study materials.
- You will have multiple opportunities to hear from guest speakers in the medical field alongside relevant trips and visits to industry facilities.
- This course will enable you to develop a purposeful and coherent combination of knowledge, skills and behaviours to confidently enter or progress into employment in occupations that are recognised and demanded by employers.
Where Medical Science could take you…
You could progress to university to study nursing (adult, children’s mental health and learning disability), physiotherapy, paramedic science, midwifery, occupational health, radiotherapy and pharmaceutical sciences.
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for AAQ study
- Grade 4+ in GCSE Science