Qualification: AAQ Level 3 Extended Certificate in Medical Sciences
Course Tutor: Mrs H Capel
Course entry requirements: General BTEC requirements including two grade 5s at GCSE in Triple Science (one in Biology) or combined Science (Trilogy) AND a grade 5 in Maths and a grade 5 in English.
Course description
Mandatory units: (All units must be completed)
Unit 1: Principles of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology (Exam)
Unit 2: Health Issues and Scientific Reporting (Exam)
Unit 3: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Coursework)
Optional units: (One unit must be completed)
Unit 4: Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies (Coursework)
Examination
Two of the mandatory units will be assessed through written examinations. Both examinations will take place in year 1 with both coursework units being undertaken in year 2.
Coursework
Two units are coursework based and will be internally assessed. This will be completed during lessons and as homework.
Being able to effectively time manage, work independently and meet deadlines is a vital part of the course. You will be expected to carry out most of your written coursework in your independent study time.
Post-18 Opportunities and Employment
This qualification offers routes into many different careers, including:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Social work
- Care assistant
- Early years practitioners
- Primary school teachers
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Chiropractor
- Dental Assistant
- Psychiatrist
- Sports Science
All of these career routes require further training.
