Medical Science

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Medicine is a great healer

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WJEC Level 3 Applied Certificate/Diploma

This qualification is about how we maintain health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. Medical scientists are at the forefront of healthcare services, as they are vital in the diagnosis of disease, determining the effectiveness of treatments and searching for new cures. 

It examined the human body and relates this to how the body systems are affected by genetic and environmental factors that cause disease. This is followed up by how diseases are diagnosed and subsequently treated. Throughout the welfare of the patient is a priority,

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills in key scientific principles to support progress to higher education or employment in areas of Medical Science. 

You will study:

Unit 1: Human health and disease

Unit 2: Physiological measurement techniques

Unit 3: Medical science research methods

Unit 4: Medicines and treatment of disease

Unit 5: Clinical laboratory techniques

Unit 6: Medical case study

This is a great accompaniment to A Levels in Criminology, Health and Social Care and Sport, developing key skills including communication, teamwork and critical thinking.

For more information please contact Mrs Hookway