Medical Science AAQ
Sixth Form Life
What will I study?
The qualification has three mandatory units covering the following topics:
Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology – Human body systems, cell ultrastructure, and how substances are transported
Health Issues and Scientific Reporting – The immune system, its dysfunction and genetic technologies; the validity and reliability of information used in health science reporting
Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases – Methods of pathogenicity and infectious agents, growth of microorganisms and health and safety in a laboratory environment.
Students have a choice from three optional units covering the following topics:
Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies – Principles of physiological diseases and disorders and their associated drug and medicine development
Biomedical Science – Biomedical science techniques and their clinical application
Human Reproduction and Fertility – Reproductive science including causes of infertility and associated impacts on health and well-being.
How Will This Subject Help Me In The Future?
The qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education representatives and sector experts from associated professional bodies to ensure students have the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to progress to, and thrive in, higher education.
How Will I Be Assessed?
BTEC is vocational course with 2 optional coursework elements. There are only two externally assessed units. A-Level follows an examination only route.
What GCSE Grades In Science Will I Need?
Ideally students will need good grades (5 or above) in English, Maths and Science although students also need to be well motivated, organised, and able to manage deadlines.
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