Medical Science BTEC

Medical Science BTEC

(Course available from September 2025)

This course is perfectly suited to anyone who wishes to study Human Biology and its applications in the real world. This course gives an excellent grounding in microbiology and practical microbiology laboratory skills. This course will prepare learners for higher level study or a career in the applied science sector, particularly nursing and health science careers. Studying Medical Science will enable learners to develop a knowledge and understanding of basic scientific principles, as well as those scientific practical skills recognised by higher education institutions and employers. The qualification also offers opportunities to develop transferable skills such as problem solving, research and communication.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of a grade 5 5 from GCSE Science and a grade 5 in Mathematics

Course Duration

2 years full time

Specification

Pearson Edexcel

How you will study

The course in assessed with a mixture of portfolio work, practical assessment and external examinations spread across the two years of study. You must get a pass in each unit. You will be spending time in the laboratory carrying out practical’s and investigations, as well as the classroom learning the theoretical side of Medical Science, biology and health. This course is continually assessed spreading the workload throughout the two years.

Component breakdown

The assessments are split into 41% Portfolio work and 59% Examined externally.

Year 1

Principle of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology Examined, 25% of total grade

Practical Microbiology and Infectious disease – Portfolio work, 25% of total grade

Year 2

Health Issues Scientific reporting – Examined, 34% of total of grade

Biomedical Science TBC – Portfolio work 16% of total grade

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