Medical Science (Extended Certificate) BTEC (AAQ)
St Simon Stock Catholic School
Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0JP
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 7th November 2025 at 9am
Applications Close: 30th January 2026 4pm
Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSE's Grade 4 and above, including Maths and/or English plus additional subject specific entry requirements.
How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices
Course Summary
The Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Medical Science (Extended Certificate) is designed for post 16 students with an interest in medical sciences and aiming to progress to higher education as a route to graduate level employment.
Equivalent to one A-Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in medical sciences as part of a study programme alongside two A-Levels. This course complements study in Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry and Physical Education and Sport.
Course Details
This 2-year course has four component units. Two of these are externally examined and completed in Year 1: Unit 1 Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology and Unit 2: Health Issues and Scientific Reporting. The remaining two units are internally assessed with exam board set assignments: Unit 3 Practical microbiology and Infectious Diseases and Unit 4 Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies.
It offers students the opportunity to build on what they have learned in GCSE Biology with the focus on medicine and diagnostics with practical sessions on methods of pathogenicity and infectious agents, leading to analysing samples and developing research and laboratory skills. Really laying the foundations for further studies.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Exam and Controlled Assessment
Entry requirements
Grade 5-4 or above in GCSE Combined Science and a Grade 4-9 in GCSE Mathematics.
Your next steps...
This qualification can lead to progression in the following degrees; Nursing (Adult Health/Child Health/Mental Health), Midwifery, Radiography, Sport and Exercise Science, Physiotherapy.
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