Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science)

BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Science)
Level Three | Awarding Body: Edexcel | Aireville Campus | Full-Time

Course Description
This course will provide an applied science qualification that reflects aspects of employment within the field of medical science and related disciplines and will provide you with a vocational introduction to science in industry. This practical course is equivalent to three A Levels and is assessed continuously. You will benefit from visits to specialist laboratories and guest speakers. Assessment is portfolio-based covering a variety of scientifc investigations.

Course Content
The course consists of six core units and 12 specialist units.
Core units:

• Application of Number for Science
• Fundamentals of Science
• Perceptions of Science
• Scientific InvestigationSc
• ientific Practical Techniques
• Working in the Science Industry

Specialist units may include:

• Biomedical Techniques
• Chemical Laboratory Techniques
• Genetics and Genetic Engineering
• Informatics
• Medical Physics
• Microbiological Techniques
• Physiological Investigations
• Physiology of Human Body Systems

Additional Qualifications You will develop your Key Skills in IT, Communications and Application of Number.

Course Length and Study Pattern
The course is two years in length, with approximately 16 hours per week over 3 days each week, from September to July.

Career Progression
Employment in scientific technical work, Health Service or medical related industry
Higher Education in areas such as Medical Laboratory Sciences or a variety of applied science degrees.

Assessment
Each unit is assessed by assignment task, which build into a portfolio. There are no exams.

Is this course available as evening study? No