Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. This qualification is designed for students who are interested in careers related to healthcare, medical research or laboratory work. The qualification covers key topic areas in health, physiology and disease, and will help students understand how scientific principles - especially from Biology and Chemistry - are applied in real scenarios. Following this course can lead to 2 types of qualification: The Certificate is equivalent to half an A-level, and would usually be completed in 1 year. The Diploma is equivalent to a full A-level, and would usually be completed over 2 years.
Course details
| Qualification name | Certificate in Medical Science |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2024 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
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7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 5 in two Science GCSEs and grade 5 in English and Maths. Students are advised to study a level 3 Maths qualification alongside this course - either Maths or Core Maths.
| Name | The Castle School |
|---|---|
| Address |
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| Phone | 01454 862150 |
| Website | https://www.thecastleschool.org.uk/SixthForm/About-Our-Sixth-Form/ |