BTEC Medical Science (AAQ) SINGLE Award Level 3

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: - Our Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above for the 'A' Level Pathway (in addition to some individual subject entry requirements) and 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above for the Vocational (BTEC) Pathway. The course information gives specific details of course content and entry requirements. Please also refer to the Sixth Form Prospectus for the specific entry requirements for the chosen subjects.

Students need to select the equivalent of 3 A Levels or more. (Triple BTEC counts as 3, Double BTEC counts as 2). Subjects are grouped into option blocks, please be aware that not all combinations are possible.

In addition to academic requirements stated above a place will be dependent on the receipt of a satisfactory school reference.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices if you area a student from another school.

Please visit our website www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk for more information.

BTEC Medical Science is fundamentally a learner-centred approach to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit-based structure and knowledge applied in project-based assessments. It focusses on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. This course has been developed with the medical community in mind and reflects a truly modern and evolving area of science.

BTEC Medical Science enables students to study the principles and applications of medical science through three mandatory units of Human anatomy, physiology and pathology, health issues and scientific reporting and practical microbiology and infectious diseases. Then further explore other areas in more detail via the unit of Biomedical Science. The qualification is designed to be taken alongside A-Levels as part of a study programme and can link learning to other A-level subjects such as Chemistry, Sport, Sociology and Psychology.

The mandatory units cover the following areas:

• Human anatomy, physiology and pathology

• Health issues and scientific reporting

• Practical microbiology and infectious diseases.

The optional units provide opportunity for students to choose one of the following specific specialist area in which they wish to develop their knowledge and skills:

• Diseases, disorders, treatments and therapies

• Biomedical science

• Human reproduction and fertility.

Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Combined Science.

Our Medical Science option is suitable for students who are interested in a career within professions such as Radiography, Medical Technology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science.