Medical Studies
BTEC National Award/Certificate in Medical Sciences
If you are interested in the human body, health and particularly enjoy practical work then this is the subject for you. This course is an ideal preparation for a range of careers within the medical sector. Level 3 BTEC in Medical Sciences is a vocational based qualification that can be studied as two options: BTEC National Award (equivalent to one ‘A’ level). BTEC National Certificate (equivalent to two ‘A’ levels). Some of the subject areas you could study include:
- Human Body Systems
- Microbiology
- Genetics and Genetic Engineering
- Biomedical Sciences
- Medical Physics
The NHS has a shortage of workers and offers a stable career option. Studying this course will equip you with essential practical skills and a good understanding of health and the human body. This could help you secure a place at university to train for a job within the health sector, for example, nursing or midwifery. Alternatively this would suit someone interested in working in a research laboratory in industry, the NHS or University. Medical Sciences complements many subjects leading to a wide range of career pathways including teaching or the armed forces.
The BTEC in Medical Sciences is a specialised work-related qualification which has been developed to provide preparation for university or employment. Assessment will take place through a range of coursework activities e.g. presentations, log books of practical work and written reports. You will need to be hard working and committed to learning new practical skills to help you work safely in a laboratory and develop your understanding of the human body and factors that affect it.