Medical Science (AAQ) - Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification

Course summary

The qualification has three mandatory units covering the following topics: • Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology − Human body systems, cell ultrastructure, and how substances are transported • Health Issues and Scientific Reporting − The immune system, its dysfunction and genetic technologies. The validity and reliability of information used in health science reporting • Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases − Methods of pathogenicity and infectious agents, growth of microorganisms and health and safety in a laboratory environment. The optional units provide opportunity for students to study one of the following specific specialist area in order to develop their knowledge and skills: • Diseases, disorders, treatments and therapies- Principles of physiological diseases and disorders and their associated drug and medicine development • Biomedical science- Biomedical science techniques and their clinical application • Human reproduction and fertility- Reproductive science including causes of infertility and associated impacts on health and well-being. Course Details Modules Studied Students will study three mandatory units: • Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Biology (External) • Unit 2: Health Issues and Scientific Reporting (External) • Unit 3: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Internal) Plus one optional unit chosen by staff