Medical Science (Extended Certificate)

course description

Course description: 
AAQ Medical Science is equivalent to one A level that can be studied alongside other A-Levels or Extended Certificates. 
The AAQ Medical Science qualification combines theoretical and practical aspects of human health and disease. Students will develop the following knowledge and skills on this course:  
• Knowledge and understanding of human physiology, anatomy and pathology  
• Secondary research skills including collection and interpretation of data from valid sources and drawing reasoned conclusions  
• Practical skills in microbiology and their application in the diagnosis of disease  
• Critical thinking. Students will develop the following knowledge from the optional units: 
 • Knowledge and understanding of specialist areas relating to infectious disease transmission, biomedical science and human reproduction and fertility.  
Students can also develop other transferable skills such as personal responsibility and independent learning. The core and specialist medical science knowledge, understanding and skills that students develop create a good foundation for transition to related degrees.  

The qualification has three mandatory units covering the following topics:  
• Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology − Human body systems, cell ultrastructure, and how substances are transported  
• Health Issues and Scientific Reporting − The immune system, its dysfunction and genetic technologies. The validity and reliability of information used in health science reporting  
• Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases − Methods of pathogenicity and infectious agents, growth of microorganisms and health and safety in a laboratory environment.  
Students will also study one of the following topics:  
• Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies − Principles of physiological diseases and disorders and their associated drug and medicine development  
• Biomedical Science − Biomedical science techniques and their clinical application  
• Human Reproduction and Fertility − Reproductive science including causes of infertility and associated impacts on health and well-being 

This qualification can lead to many degree programmes including progression to: 
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health/Child Health/Mental Health) • BSc (Hons) Psychology • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 
The following subjects would be suitable to combine with this qualification: • Psychology • Sociology • Physical Education and Sport.  


NOTE: Students who are looking to study A-Level Chemistry and wish to progress in to Medicine or another related medical field, should choose A-Level Biology. 

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