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Medical Science

Lowestoft Sixth Form College

Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PJ

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 3
Social Sciences

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Lowestoft Sixth Form College
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary


Course Details

Are you interested in human biology, health or medical science?

Our Medical Science course will enable you to study the principles and applications of medical science through three units, and further explore other areas in more detail through an optional unit. You will also learn practical and investigation skills that build on this fundamental knowledge.

This qualification is designed to be taken alongside A Levels as part of a study programme and can link to A Level subjects such as Sport, Health and Exercise, Sociology, Chemistry and Psychology. It is intended for those that wish to progress onto higher education as a pathway to employment.

Entry requirements

Must meet overall entry criteria for AAQ study

Grade 4+ in GCSE Science

Your next steps...

You could progress to university to study nursing (adult, children’s mental health and learning disability), physiotherapy, paramedic science, midwifery, occupational health, radiotherapy and pharmaceutical sciences.

Want to stay local? The University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers a range of degree courses, allowing you to gain a degree on your doorstep. You can find out more at https://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/degrees/

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