Medical Science. Level 3 AAQ (Extended Certificate - single award)

The extended certificate is equivalent in size to one A Level.

Assignments, units and final marks will be awarded as (A-level equivalent grade): Pass (E), Merit (C), Distinction (A).

This course is specifically aimed at young people wanting to study a medically related course at university, or to take up an apprenticeship in the medical sector or career straight after school. It would work well with the Applied Science AAQ which adds some essential Chemistry knowledge and also Physics knowledge.

It is ideal for students who would enjoy completing regular assignments and project work. The course is made up of 4 units of work; there are 2 examined units and 2 assignment assessed units. The course covers essential knowledge about the human body and microbiology and has a focus on diagnosing and treating diseases of all types.

Principles of human physiology, anatomy and pathology

Health issues and scientific reporting

These two are theory-based units. The principles of human physiology ect will be taught through Y12 and externally examined in June of Y12. The health issues and scientific reporting will be taught in Y13 and examined in June of Y13.

Practical Microbiology and Infectious Disease: This unit is internally assessed as written reports. It is broken down into 4 sections A-D. You will be taught the theory for each section, then you will complete a set of activities to create your final report which is divided into the 4 sections. This will be completed in Y12 in the Spring and Summer terms.

The optional unit 4: This unit will be carried out in Y13 in the Spring and Summer terms. The unit content could be on diseases and disorders or biomedical science.

As well as learning a detailed base of Biology, you will learn a variety of laboratory techniques and skills in microbiology and aseptic technique to a high standard. You will also learn how to process and analyse data and improve method and technique. You will learn how to research, reference and write reports.

There are a variety of assessment methods including; examinations, written coursework and practical experiments. You will be assessed throughout the years with assignments that must be completed and passed. For the AAQ every piece of work is marked on its own merits and that mark will affect your final grade. This means you need to put continued effort into your studies throughout the whole of 2 years and good attendance is essential.

Grade 5 in Biology and one other science or 55 in combined science, and a grade 5 in Maths.

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Sixth Form option blocks

This course is the equivalent of one A-Level and is worth up to 56 UCAS points depending on your grades. This allows progression to related degree programmes at universities across the country. Alternatively, you may seek employment in industry or find an apprenticeship.