Exam Board – Pearson

Qualification – Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National Extended Certificate

Entry requirements – GCSE grade 4s in science

Course specification

This course enables students to study the principles and applications of medical science through three mandatory units that include, human anatomy, physiology and pathology, health issues and scientific reporting, practical microbiology and infectious diseases. Further exploration can be undertaken via an optional unit in one of the specialist areas: diseases, disorders, treatments and therapies; biomedical science; human reproduction and fertility.

The qualification is designed to be taken alongside other A level subjects such as physical education and sport, sociology, chemistry and psychology. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.