MEDICAL SCIENCE – CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED NATIONAL (Extended Certificate)
Equivalent to 1 A-Level
Awarding Body: Pearson
QAN: 610/3958/5
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OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
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. This course is made up of 4 units, 3 are mandatory units and 1 is an optional unit. The qualification is made up of 58% examined content and 42% non examined assessment (NEA) content. This approach supports you to develop both theoretical knowledge and understanding and the skills needed to apply it in a range of contexts, helping you to develop a broad and relevant set of skills and experiences.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
The following units are mandatory units:
1. Principles of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology – Externally assessed exam.
2. Health Issues and Scientific Reporting – Externally assessed exam.
3. Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases – Controlled assessment.
In addition to those above, 1 optional unit will also be completed in order to bring up the total number of units needed for the single qualification.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students should be aiming to achieve a grade 44 in combined science.