Subject Intent: Why Medical Science?
The Human Biology curriculum equips students with the scientific knowledge, understanding and practical skills to support progression into a range of job roles within health and medicine, such as carrying out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support diagnosis and treatment of disease. There would also be opportunities to progress to job roles working directly with patients, measuring and evaluating particular organs and systems such as scientists working in cardiology.
A significant proportion of career opportunities in this sector are at degree level. When supported by other appropriate qualifications, the extended certificate in Human Biology will enable progression to higher education to a range of applied science programmes, such as biomedical science, life sciences and physiology.
What will I study?
- Principles of human physiology
- Anatomy and pathology
- Biological molecules, cells and levels of organisation
- Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Digestive and renal systems
- Nervous and endocrine systems
- Musculoskeletal system
- Practical microbiology and infectious diseases
- Health issues and scientific reporting: diagnostic techniques for assessing health issues; immune response and dysfunction; genetics and health; cancer; interpretation, analysis and evaluation of scientific information.
- Biomedical science
What are lessons like in this subject?
Medical Science is ideal for you if you enjoy learning about human body systems, disease or have an interest in pursuing a career in healthcare or medical research. Medical Science develops key scientific skills to support progress to higher education or employment such as problem solving, organisation, research and analytical skills. The course is assessed using a mix of exams and coursework. Lessons are taught by teachers who are knowledgeable and have a passion for their subject. You will carry out investigations and independent research as part of the course.
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