Medical Science

Course summary

The Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science is for post-16 learners who have already enjoyed and been successful in science. The main purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding, and skills in key scientific principles to support progress to higher education or employment in areas of Medical Science, such as job roles in physiological sciences or clinical laboratory services. The qualification covers the key topic areas of health, physiology, and disease, as well as providing the opportunity to study the areas of pharmacology, physiological measurement, clinical testing, and medical research.