BTEC Extended Certificate Medical Science (AAQ)

Course summary

The Alternative Academic Qualification in Medical Science is designed for students with an interest in medical science. Students will cover mandatory units Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology − Human body systems, cell ultrastructure; Health Issues and Scientific Reporting − The immune system, its dysfunction and genetic technologies. The validity and reliability of information used in health science reporting and Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases − Methods of pathogenicity and infectious agents, growth of microorganisms and health and safety in a laboratory environment. Students will also cover a choice of medical science and research based units.