Medical Science
Dixons Sixth Form Academy - Bradford
01274089770
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, BD5 7JR
Course summary

Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. This qualification covers the key topic areas of health, physiology and disease, as well as providing the opportunity to study the areas of physiological measurement and medical research not covered in the biology specification.

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths min. Requirement 7 GCSE English Lang min. requirement 7 All Science GCSEs at Grade 7. Students must also study level Biology as part of their program At least one other GCSE at Grade 6 or better

How you'll be assessed

All assessment takes place in year 12: Unit 1 - 1.5 hour externally assessed written examination (50% of the marks). This paper is synoptic and covers each of unit 1-3 with an emphasis on unit 1 (a maximum of 93% of the total marks). Units 2 & 3 - internally assessed timed controlled assessment (50% of the marks - 25% per assessment)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityBradford
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBowling Old Lane, Bradford, BD5 7JR