This Biomedical Science course is a bespoke pathway of the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science that is likely to be of particular interest to those who wish to pursue a career in health science with the NHS.
Informed and endorsed by our partnership with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS (ESFNET), the course offers a carefully informed selection of units that enable learners to acquire the most relevant and up-to-date skills and knowledge on their journey to a rewarding career in the health sciences.
During the 2 year qualification, equivalent to 3 A-Levels, you will develop your Scientific Investigation skills and knowledge of laboratory techniques whilst exploring a variety of units delivered as practical and theory sessions including; Physiology of Human Body Systems, Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Diseases and Infections, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques, Biomedical Science, and Medical Physics Applications.
Whether you aspire to work in a medical research laboratory, biomedicine, diagnostics, toxicology, or pathology, the knowledge and skills acquired in this course will open doors to fulfilling opportunities for you such as full or part-time roles in the workplace, apprenticeships, and higher-education courses.
