Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. This qualification is designed for students who are interested in careers related to healthcare, medical research or laboratory work. The qualification covers key topic areas in health, physiology and disease, and will help students understand how scientific principles – especially from Biology and Chemistry – are applied in real scenarios. The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Medical Science is equivalent to a full A-level, and is completed over 2 years.
Exam 1: Human Health and Disease 25% Coursework unit 1: Physiological Measurement Techniques 12.5% Coursework unit 2: Medical Science Research Techniques 12.5% Coursework unit 3: Medicines and the Treatment of Disease 20% Coursework unit 4: Clinical Laboratory Techniques 15% Exam 2: Medical Case Study 15%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT |
Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. This qualification is designed for students who are interested in careers related to healthcare, medical research or laboratory work. The qualification covers key topic areas in health, physiology and disease, and will help students understand how scientific principles – especially from Biology and Chemistry – are applied in real scenarios. The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Medical Science is equivalent to a full A-level, and is completed over 2 years.
Exam 1: Human Health and Disease 25% Coursework unit 1: Physiological Measurement Techniques 12.5% Coursework unit 2: Medical Science Research Techniques 12.5% Coursework unit 3: Medicines and the Treatment of Disease 20% Coursework unit 4: Clinical Laboratory Techniques 15% Exam 2: Medical Case Study 15%