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BTEC Ext. Cert. Medical Science (AAQ)

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Friday, 01 October 2027

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Before you submit your application

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please make sure you have included the following information:

Personal details – including your home address, personal email address (not a school email), contact number and current school.

Next of Kin details - please add parent/guardian contact details including email address.

Predicted grades – please include a full list of all your predicted grades.

What happens after you apply?

Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you using the personal email address provided.

If you decide you would like to change your course choices, there is no need to submit a new application. You can discuss and change your choices at your interview.

You only need to attend one interview, even if you would like to change your course choices or are interested in studying multiple courses.

If you have any questions or need any help with your application, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk.

Course Summary

This programme is the equivalent of one A Level and provides a broad basis of study for the health science sector. You will develop the knowledge, skills and techniques found in real-life medical science situations, including research, practical laboratory work, scientific testing and problem-solving and will build on key ideas in biology.

Course Details

You will explore the biological principles that underpin human biology and study how the human body functions at a genetic, cellular and tissue level. You’ll gain understanding of how human biology and lifestyle factors interact to affect the health of individuals and populations and explore the many ways that this knowledge can be applied in order to improve diagnostic and health outcomes. You will carry out your own investigation into the effect of antimicrobial agents on the growth of microorganisms and recognise the importance of disease management to modern human society.

WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?

This course is for you if you enjoyed the elements of human-related biology when studying GCSE, you enjoy practical scientific working and you wish to pursue a career in the health or science sector.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Entry requirements

You must have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 9-4, including Maths and English Language. Additionally, you will need a minimum of a grade 5-5 in combined science or grade 5’s in separate sciences.

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EXPERIENCES

There will be opportunities to meet with experts in the field from local industry and universities and to take part in practical sessions using state of the art biotechnology.

PROGRESSION

This course is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other AAQs or A Levels. Alternatively, you may progress onto an apprenticeship in an associated industry or seek employment in related fields

OUTCOMES

Typical progression routes include further study or employment within fields including Biological Sciences, Forensic Biology, Paramedic Science, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science, Psychology, Midwifery and Nursing.

Additional information

https://www.wilberforce.ac.uk

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