Pearson AAQ Medical Science Level 3 BTEC
Pearson AAQ Medical Science Level 3 BTEC
Coughs, sneezes and blood borne diseases, never before has the field of medical science been so prevalent on the populations mind.
The Medical Science specification has been designed to provide an innovative and modern approach to a science in society course with inspiring topics that include current scientific developments, and motivating practical work.
The qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and practical skills that you gained in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Biology. GCSE Mathematics is also important as numerical and mathematical skills are important in analysing data and trends. You will also need to be able to communicate effectively, be able to plan and carry out research and think critically about problems.
Content
Unit 1: Principles of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology
Learn the foundations of biochemistry with knowledge of the structures that make up carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, water, ATP and ions to understand how they function.
Unit 2: Health Issues and Scientific Reporting
Delve into the world of citizen science, develop an understanding of the diagnostic techniques that help healthcare professional in practice deal with the rising health care needs in society. Look at the immune responses and the details of major health disorders as well as analyse the data and information that governs decisions for the safety of a population.
Unit 3: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Explore the micro world and begin to understand the classification and nature of microorganisms, good or bad for the health. Examine how germs and bugs can be transmitted and what the steps to treating the disease are. Explore the application of techniques to culture and identify microorganisms.
Unit 4: Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies
Examine biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body. Understand the effects of different physiological diseases and disorders as well as their associated treatments. Examine the development of innovative and future types of treatment for physiological diseases and disorders.
Assessment
Year 1.
Unit 1: is an externally assessed mandatory unit and gives the underpinning knowledge of how the human body functions at a cellular and tissue level. Students will gain an understanding of the various organ systems that comprise the human body – nervous, endocrine musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and digestive systems – and how factors, such as temperature, diet, exercise, affect health.
Year 2.
Unit 2: is an externally assessed mandatory unit and will further develop their understanding of medical science through learning about contemporary health issues, alongside developing knowledge about scientific analysis, evaluation and reporting. Students will gain an understanding of diagnostic techniques, before focusing on the human immune system alongside associated initiatives including, cancer and various aspects of immune dysfunction, to the increasingly important world of genetics. Students will draw upon their knowledge of biological molecules, the functionality of human organs, and the association between human body systems from unit 1.
Unit 3: is an internally assessed mandatory unit with an associated PSAB which is composed of 4 tasks and has an approximate guide time of 19 hours. Students will have the opportunity to explore ideas around the classification of prokaryotic organisms and how they may cause disease. They will understand the way in which infectious diseases can be transmitted and how the associated infectious disease can be treated.
Students complete and achieve 1 optional unit. Delivering the optional unit in year 2 allows students to draw on all previous knowledge and skills associated with the previous units. The optional units allow students to follow a more specialist route associated with their progression pathway. Each optional unit has an associated PSAB.
Entry Requirements
Please refer to The John of Gaunt Sixth Form entry requirements.
Attendance:
Completion of the set guided learning hours across the 2 years.
Why study Medical science
This course aims to develop an interest in further studies and careers in Medical Science as well as the wider field where the ability to think logically, understand complex ideas and apply them to the real world is necessary. Whether you want to pursue a career in science, education or a host of other fields, medical science will enable you to show you have the skills, knowledge and understanding required.
Useful websites
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