Medical Science BTEC Level 3
Course Overview
This course concentrates on the knowledge, skills and techniques found in real-life medical science situations. It includes research, practical work and problem-solving and will build on scientific skills and knowledge of key ideas in Biology and Chemistry.
In addition to students being assessed via external examination, they will build a portfolio of work which will comprise a mixture of project work, practical assessment and individual research.
Medical Science BTEC can be studied alongside a range of A-levels or other BTEC level 3 courses. It complements the skills needed in A-level Chemistry and goes well with Health & Social Care, Sport Science and Psychology.
The course is based on what Scientists do as a profession, rather than focusing only on separate academic subject areas. It:
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Concentrates on the knowledge, skills and techniques found in Applied Biology
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Includes research, practical work and problem-solving
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Builds up scientific skills and knowledge of key areas in Biology and Chemistry
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The BTEC Level 3 Medical Science course is assessed via a combination of external assessment and coursework. As they progress through the course students will produce a portfolio of work, and be assessed on practical assignments, project work and individual research.
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Four different units including: Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology; Health Issues and Scientific Reporting; Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Biomedical Science
The exam board for this course is Pearson BTEC.
This BTEC Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A-level in any of the separate Science subjects and can be used in the same way:
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For university applications
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To apply for further training or a job
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Students have progressed on to a variety of Science and non-Science related degree courses.
Science subjects have included: Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Nursing, Midwifery, Biomedical Science and Social and Sports Science. Some students have progressed to NHS degree apprenticeships in Radiography and Midwifery.
Non-Science subjects have included: Teaching, Accountancy, Computing, Psychology and many more!
You should be on track to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9, including a grade 4 or above in Biology and/or Chemistry or Combined Science, plus Maths and English.
Students should also enjoy practical work, be good at problem solving and enjoy working with numbers.
As this course involves a significant amount of portfolio work, students will need to meet regular deadlines throughout the year so good time management is important.
Please complete this task before you start the course, and be ready to hand it in on the first lesson in September.
