Medical Science
About this course
Medical science is dedicated to understanding the human body, diagnosing diseases, developing treatments, and promoting overall health. It integrates various scientific disciplines to study the structure and function of the body, the mechanisms of diseases, and the ways to prevent and cure health issues.
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. They are involved in a broad range of activities, from basic research in laboratories to clinical trials and direct patient care, all aimed at understanding health and combating disease.
The course is assessed through a mixture of written examination and non-examination assessments, giving learners hands on experience in healthcare practices.
What you will study
Year 1
- Unit 1 Human Health and Disease (examination, 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Unit 2 Physiological Measurement Techniques (non-examination assessment, 6 hours 30 minutes)
- Unit 3 Medical Science Research Methods (non-examination assessment, 5 hours + 10 days for data collection)
Year 2
- Unit 4 Medicines and treatment of disease (non-examination assessment, 8 hours)
- Unit 5 Clinical laboratory techniques (non-examination assessment, 7 hours)
- Unit 6 Medical case study (examination, 2 hours)
Facilities
- Specialist Biology labs
- Medical diagnostic equipment including blood pressure monitors, oximeters, peak flow meters, blood type testing, etc.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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