Medical Science

Course Content

Award:
BTEC National Diploma

What's it all about?:
If you have always imagined you would enjoy a career in the realm of medical sciences then take a look at our course. This practical and work-based programme introduces you to a wide range of topics in the biological and medical sciences as well as specialist subjects such as human physiology and genetic engineering.

Progression:
This qualification will enable you to progress to degree level study or to gain employment for example:
• working in a hospital as a medical physics technician supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/scanning instruments
• working in a research laboratory in the development of new drugs
• working in the chemical industry, involved with testing materials.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience, in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English, maths and science)
• an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
• a BTEC first diploma in a related subject at merit
• an NVQ Level 2/technical certificate in a related subject
• successful completion of an apprenticeship programme
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Two years Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Units studied include:
• scientific principles
• laboratory organisation
• workplace practices
• science investigation
• scientific methods
• physiology of human body systems
• maths and statistics
• electrical circuits and their individual applications
• bio-medical science techniques
• bio-chemical techniques.

When can I study?:
Various days and times

Are there any exams?:
Your assessment will include coursework, practical assignments and internally set tests.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
1 September 2009

End Date:
30 June 2011

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£900 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £225.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £225.00 per year

Material Fees:
£20 per year.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
AMS

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply Now

Start Date:
1 September 2010

End Date:
29 June 2012

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£900 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £225.00 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £225.00 per year

Material Fees:
£20 per year.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
AMS

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.