Medical Science - Level 3 Applied Diploma

Students should submit applications by 19 December 2025.

Applications will remain open throughout the year and late applications will be considered; however, students should be aware that they may not receive their preferred choices if a late application is received.

Once applications have been received, all applicants will be invited for an interview to discuss their application and ensure that their subject choices are suitable.

We look forward to welcoming you into our sixth form and to you playing an active part in the life of our Academy.

Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. The Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science is for learners who are interested in careers related to healthcare and medical research. Medical scientists are at the forefront of healthcare services, as they are vital in the diagnosis of disease, determining the effectiveness of treatments and searching for new cures.

This qualification covers the key topic areas of health, physiology and disease, as well as providing the opportunity to study the areas of pharmacology, physiological measurement, clinical testing and medical research.

In order to achieve the Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science, learners are required to complete 6 units:

1. • Human health and disease
2. • Physiological measurement techniques
3. • Medical Science research methods
4. • Medicines and treatment of disease
5. • Clinical laboratory techniques
6. • Medical case study

Each unit has a clear medical science purpose which focuses the learning of scientific knowledge, understanding and skills into a meaningful context.

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science is assessed using a combination of internal and external assessment.

Units 2, 3 and 4 are internally assessed and externally moderated.

Units 1, 5 and 6 are assessed by external examination

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;

a grade 5 in each of Science, Maths & English

This qualification equips learners with scientific knowledge and understanding, as well as practical skills that would support progression to a range of job roles within healthcare. Job roles such as those within the areas of life sciences, i.e. carrying out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease, this could include microscopic examination of tissue samples, analysis of blood cells to investigate anaemia or analysis of samples to identify the cause of an infection. Alternatively there would also be opportunities to progress to job roles within the physiological sciences, working directly with patients, measuring and evaluating particular organ and systems, such as scientists working in neurophysiology recording the electrical activity in the brain.

A significant proportion of career opportunities in this sector are at degree level. When supported by other appropriate qualifications, the Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science will enable progression to higher education to a range of Applied Science programmes, such as biomedical science, life sciences, and physiology.