Applied Sciences
Stoke-on-Trent College - Stoke-on-Trent
01782208208
Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DG
Course summary

The course aims to gain a broad understanding of Biomedical Science enabling progression to a variety of HE qualifications or direct employment into related medical fields e.g. paramedics, hospital laboratories and operating theatres, radiography, and nursing. You will study a variety of units and modules that include: • Principles and Applications of Science I and II • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques • Scientific Investigation Skills • Laboratory Techniques and their Application • Contemporary Issues in Science • Investigative Projects • Physiology of Human Body Systems • Human Regulation and Reproduction • Biomedical Science • Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques • Genetics and Genetic Engineering • Disease and Infection This course is taught through classes, online learning, lab practicals, and project work. There are also some field trips and company visits. This is a 34-week full-time course with about 16 hours per week. You are also expected to do assignment work on your own time. You will study GCSE maths and English alongside if you have not already achieved a grade 4 or above in these subjects Please note: It takes 2 years to complete this full Level 3 qualification. Progression to the second year of the course is subject to achievement of the first year.

Entry requirements

Ideally, 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above which includes a single science or combined science and 4/3 combination of maths and English. However, we will consider each application on an individual basis.

How you'll be assessed

This is mainly coursework-based however several units are external exams throughout the two years that you need to pass to achieve your qualification. The main forms of coursework assessment are written assignments, assessed practicals, and PowerPoint presentations.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DG