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Medical Science - AAQ Extended Certificate

at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will study a variety of topics covering a range of Human Biology � from Microbiology and infectious diseases, to the main aspects of the human body, such as the circulatory system, cells, tissues and biological molecules.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in Maths and at least a 4 in one Science

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cardinal Newman College

    Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Preston

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