SGMC Prospectus 2021-22_v1.2.2 FINAL

MEDICAL SCIENCE
COURSE INFORMATION
Qualification
Level 3
Entry
Requirements
DESCRIPTION
Extended Diploma
4 GCSE grades 9 - 4
including English
or Maths at grade
4 or above or Merit
from full time
vocational course
at Level 2. You will
also need Science
at grade 4.
This course will equip you with
the practical skills and the
underpinning knowledge you
require to further your career in
science at an advanced level. You
will cover the features of biology
such as studying micro-organisms
and how they affect us and the
environment. In chemistry you
will learn about the dynamics
of chemical substances and its
applications in life. You will also be
covering physics which will allow
you to interpret and formulate
the physical interactions between
matter with application to biological
and chemical systems.
• Perceptions of science
• Genetics and genetic
engineering
• Biomedical
• Medical Physics Techniques
COMBINES WELL WITH
A six week industry work placement.
ASSESSMENT
This course will be assessed through
coursework, observation of practical
activities, report writing and
assignments.
PROGRESSION
ACADEMIC PROGRESSION
In the second year, you can choose
medical science, or the applied
science route. On completion, you
can progress to degree level study
in medicine, dentistry, biomedical
science or related courses.
DISTINCTIVE MODULES
• Physiology of human body
systems
76 MONOUX SIXTH FORM COLLEGE | PROSPECTUS 21/22