25301
MSCAAQY1
PATHWAY
STEM Science Technology & Maths
Course Details
Students considering a career in a medically related industry or with an interest in the human body, physiology, pathology, diseases, and therapies will find Medical Science AAQ an ideal choice. This course is also suitable for those curious about health and the ways in which the body recovers from injury. Medical Science AAQ combines academic study with the development of practical skills. Over the two-year course, students will explore key concepts from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics while gaining hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and investigatory skills valuable for employability within
the science sector.AAQs are new qualifications that are equivalent to one A Level. Students will typically study the AAQ alongside two other A Level options
How is this course assessed?
This course will be assessed through external exams.
Which other courses does this combine well with?
Two other A Levels, preferably within the Health or Science routes.
What is the Qualification?
Qualification Medical Science AAQ Pearson
Level 3 (equivalent to one A Levels)
What are the entry requirements?
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 and above, including English Language. A grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths and
a minimum of grade 5 or 5-5 in GCSE Sciences.
What are the modules and units?
– Exam: Principles of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology
– Coursework: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
What about careers?
Working for NHS, getting into clinical researching, working with medical practitioners and possibility of getting in non-clinical practice in the NHS (such as management of wards/departments).