Medical Science
General course information
Applied Diploma in Medical Science will enable progression to higher education to a range of Applied Science programmes, such as biomedical science, life sciences, and physiology. The level 3 Applied Diploma is equivalent in size to one A level. We also offer a Certificate in Medical Science which is equivalent to half an A level which ends at the end of year 12. Studying the Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science allows time in the curriculum for other qualifications to be studied alongside it, these would typically be A levels such as Chemistry or another Applied General qualification in an area such as Health and Social Care and many more
Course Content
Unit
Content
Assessment
Unit 1
Human health and disease
Assessment by synoptic examination based on units 2 and 3
Unit 2
Technegau mesur ffisiolegol / Physiological measurement techniques
Controlled internal assessment, marked externally
Unit 3
Medical Science research methods
Controlled internal assessment, marked externally
Unit 4
Medicines and treatment of disease
Controlled internal assessment, marked externally
Unit 5
Clinical laboratory techniques
Internal assignment that is externally assessed
Unit 6
Medical case study
Synoptic Examination based on all units
Career Prospects
Alongside other Level 3 qualifications, a Level 3 Diploma in Medical Science is accepted in most Higher Education establishments for a variety of courses. For example it is accepted for most nursing courses, and in some establishments for physiotherapy. This course can also be used as a credit towards HND courses.
Ideal Entry requirements
Although each application will be considered individually it would be beneficial to have gained a C grade or above in GCSE Science
Examinations Body
Subject Leader
Miss E Taylor