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Medical Science ALMP

Level 3 Diploma - 1 A Level

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Medical Science - ALMP Level 3 Applied Diploma HF1-MESC3D/C01

Venue
Havant Campus

Type of study
A Levels

Dates
Academic Year 2025-26 (2 years)

Examination board
WJEC (Formerly Welsh Joint Education Committee)

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Overview

This A Level equivalent course follows an applied learning structure, meaning it focuses on real-world applications of scientific concepts. It offers a context led approach to scientific study, and is excellent preparation for many careers in healthcare, such as radiography, nursing and paramedic science.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language, Mathematics and Science. GCSE Biology is preferred if taken.

In Year 1 you will study:• Human health and disease• Physiological measurement techniques• Medical science research methodsYear 2• Medicines and treatment of disease• Clinical laboratory techniques• Medical case study

Teachers will employ a variety of methods to deliver the course content.  Here are some possibilities: • Lectures and Class Discussions: These cover the fundamentals of human biology and related medical topics. • Practical Activities: Students might conduct experiments, dissections, physiological tests, or practice laboratory techniques to reinforce theoretical concepts. • Case Studies: Analysing real-world medical scenarios allows students to apply their knowledge to solve problems. • Research Projects: Students can delve deeper into specific topics through independent or collaborative research.

Assessments will comprise 50% externally set practical exams and 50% internally assessed work.


“HSDC provided me with the opportunity for autonomous study and the choice of subjects that I wanted to study, which helped me develop relevant knowledge as well as relevant skills for the workplace.”

Lucas Ratcliffe, A Level and CTEC student

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student