Why Choose Applied General Medical Sciences?

BTEC Nationals are widely recognised by higher education and industry as the vocational qualification of choice at Level 3. They provide you with meaningful and practical learning experiences across a range of career sectors to prepare you to progress to higher education as a route to graduate-level employment. This course will allow you to develop your knowledge, practical skills and report writing skills, all of which will be a good foundation for university study or the world of work. The BTEC programme offers more flexibility than A-level courses as it allows optional units to be studied in year 13.

What Will I Study and Learn?

Mandatory Units

• Human anatomy, physiology and pathology (Externally assessed)
• Health issues and scientific reporting
• Practical microbiology and infectious diseases

Optional Units

• Diseases, disorders, treatments and therapies
• Biomedical science
• Human reproduction and fertility

Skills you will develop during the course

1. Managing Yourself

2. Effective Learning

3. Interpersonal Skills

4. Solving Problems

The core and specialist medical science knowledge, understanding and skills that you will develop create a good foundation for transition to related degrees. Skills such as critical thinking and independent learning help you to be better prepared for the self-directed learning approach used in higher education and become more open minded to learning. Research skills, in combination with the other transferable skills, create a strong foundation for academic success.