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Home Healthcare Education and Training
Next Date: September
Are you curious about how the normal human body works or how medical diagnoses are made? Or maybe how microbiology can help end a pandemic, whilst genetic engineering supports the development of new medicines and cures? If you are, this course is for you!
This, a more Biology-focused course, is for anyone who is interested in studying science and a career based in and around science. This hands-on, practical-based course will provide you with fundamental theoretical science knowledge covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics as well as a wide range of scientific practical skills. This course will allow you to progress into university to study degrees, particularly in healthcare and biological sciences, but also beyond science. You could also advance to an apprenticeship or enter into employment.
The qualification you will be working towards is a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Biomedical Science. This is a two-year course. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A Levels). Following the successful completion of the Foundation Diploma, you will be able to progress to study the Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels). Just like A Levels and T Levels, this course qualifies for UCAS points that allow you to apply to university once you have successfully completed it.
This course will help you move on to higher-level courses, such as a university degree course, or to pursue employment in and outside of the science sector.
The majority of our BTEC Biomedical Science students apply and successfully gain offers to study a diverse range of degree courses at universities from healthcare-related subjects (e.g. Nursing, Radiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Psychology), biological sciences (e.g. Biomedical Science, Physiology, Microbiology, Neuroscience) to non-science disciplines (e.g. law, teaching, business and management).
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You will need:
- Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Double Science (Combined Science or two individual Sciences)
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- an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or above.
All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
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This course will help you move on to higher-level courses, such as a university degree course, or to pursue employment in and outside of the science sector.
The majority of our BTEC Biomedical Science students apply and successfully gain offers to study a diverse range of degree courses at universities from healthcare-related subjects (e.g. Nursing, Radiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Psychology), biological sciences (e.g. Biomedical Science, Physiology, Microbiology, Neuroscience) to non-science disciplines (e.g. law, teaching, business and management).
For each year of the course, you will complete a full study programme consisting of: BTEC Diploma qualification, Tutorial, Work experience and Enrichment activities.
In the Foundation Diploma (Year 1), you will study a total of 6 units, of which 4 are mandatory, including 2 exam units.
In the Extended Diploma (Year 2), you will study a further 7 units, of which 3 are mandatory, comprising 2 exam units.
These are a sample of the units you would be studying:
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Biomedical Science
- Genetics and Genetic Engineering
- Microbiology
- Medical Physics
- Science Investigation Skills
- Laboratory Techniques and Applications
- Investigative Project
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