Medical Science

Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health, as well as the treatment and prevention of diseases. This course will be suited to students who are looking to pursue a career in health care or medical research. Medical scientists are at the forefront of healthcare services, as they are vital in the diagnosis of disease, determining the effectiveness of treatments and searching for new cures.

The main purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with scientific knowledge and understanding, as well as practical skills that would support progression to a range of jobs within healthcare. We will cover the main areas of health, physiology and disease, as well as providing opportunities to study pharmacology, physiological testing, clinical testing and medical research.

The course will be delivered through 10 hours of contact time, over a 2 week cycle, with two teachers teaching concurrently. This course would be ideally studied alongside A levels in subjects such as Psychology, Physical Education, Maths, Chemistry or Health and Social Care.

You will be assessed with a mixture of internal and external assessment used in this qualification and the marks are split evenly between them.

Minimum of five grade 4 GCSE passes which must include at least grade 4 in Maths and English Language. Additionally, this course requires at least Grade 4 in a GCSE Science course.

Job roles within the areas of life sciences to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease, this could include microscopic examination of tissue samples, analysis of blood cells to investigate anaemia or analysis of samples to identify the cause of an infection. Alternatively, job roles within the physiological sciences, working directly with patients, measuring and evaluating particular organ and systems.