BTEC Level 3 Medical and Applied Science Alternative Academic Qualification

Applications Open: 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: 27th February 2026

Application Details: At Hartsdown Academy we run the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme https://www.ibo.org/programmes/career-related-programme/ . Prospective students need to choose 1 Vocational Course (BTEC or OCR) and 2 IB Diploma Courses.

Entry Requirements: 5 x Grade 4-9 including Maths & English. A good attendance and behaviour record is also essential.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

This is a new and exciting course which will enable students to study the principles and applications of medical science and applied science through a range of units on topics such as human anatomy and physiology, infectious diseases and their treatments, health issues and contemporary issues in science as well as separate biology, chemistry and physics units. Throughout the course you will develop practical and research skills.

You will be given the opportunity to understand how this course leads to further education courses and careers through visits to CCCU, University of Kent and the Medway School of Pharmacy. As well as the opportunity to gain insights and experience from members of our wider community.

This qualification is worth two A levels, a career subject, as part of the IBCP course.

There are both mandatory and optional units so that we can tailor the course to student interests.

Human anatomy, physiology and pathology

Health issues and scientific reporting

Practical microbiology and infectious diseases.

Principles and Applications of Biology, Chemistry & Physics

Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

There are a range of coursework and externally assessed units.

Five qualifications of a Grade 4 or above (or L2 pass for BTEC) including English and Maths

This qualification can lead to progression to a wide range of scientific and medical focused degrees such as:

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health/Child Health/Mental Health)

BSc (Hons) Psychology

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

BSc (Hons) Biology

BSc (Hons) Chemistry

BSC (Hons) Physics

STEM careers are a growth area and there will be lots of opportunities in a wide range of fields from medicine to police teams, research to teaching as well as many more. Science qualifications are valued by employees because that demonstrate a wide range of transferable skills such as being analytical, logical and abe to solve problems by applying knowledge to new situations.