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Medical Science (Extended Certificate) - AAQ

at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. This qualification is designed for students who are interested in careers related to healthcare, medical research or laboratory work. The qualification covers key topic areas in health, physiology and disease, and will help students understand how scientific principles – especially from Biology and Chemistry – are applied in real scenarios. The Level 3 Extended Certificate in Medical Science is equivalent to a full A-level, and is completed over 2 years.

What you need to get on

7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including grade 5 in two Sciences GCSEs or 55 in Combined Science and grade 5 in English and Maths. Students are advised to study a level 3 Maths qualification alongside this course.

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

  • The Castle School

    The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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