Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. In both Year 12 and Year 13 students will have to run 2 sizeable projects in which they collect data and present their findings to other staff members of the Science Department. Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Students will have contact with health organisations such as doctors, consultants and nurses. This will allow them to truly understand the role of the professionals working in the NHS. Students will also take part in a day where organisations such as ‘Medical Mavericks’ attend school and allow the students to use devices such as an ECG or Ultrasound machine.. Additional Support: We rigorously track pupil progress, ensuring that coursework deadlines are met and pupils receive regular exam practice throughout the year. The teachers who have been selected to teach the course all have a Biology or Chemistry degree which will allow them to further pass on their knowledge to the students. The Medical Science team ensures that coursework is marked regularly and constructive feedback has been given to the students to improve their work. We support online revision for students through the use of CK-12 teams which contains additional research links, information and quizzes for the students to complete. Progression Routes: Barnhill is one of the only schools in London to offer this qualification which supports progression to a range of job roles within medical research and healthcare sectors such as those within the areas of life sciences: carrying out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. 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. Alternatively they may progress to careers within physiological sciences, working directly with patients, measuring and evaluating particular organ systems e.g. in neurophysiology recording the electrical activity in the brain. Curriculum Leader: MS. PONNURAJ: iponnuraj@barnhill.school
Five or more GCSE Grades 9-4 including English and Maths and GCSE Combined Science 5/5.
Unit 1 (25%): Human Health And Disease - Exam (2 hours) Unit 2 (12.5%): Physiological Measurement - Coursework Unit 3 (12.5%): Medical Science Research Methods - Coursework Unit 4 (25%): Medicines And Treatment Of Disease - Coursework Unit 5 (12.5%): Clinical Laboratory Techniques - Coursework Unit 6 (12.5%): Medical Case Study - Exam (1 hour 15 minutes)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Yeading Lane, Hayes, UB4 9LE |
Medical Science is the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseases. In both Year 12 and Year 13 students will have to run 2 sizeable projects in which they collect data and present their findings to other staff members of the Science Department. Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Students will have contact with health organisations such as doctors, consultants and nurses. This will allow them to truly understand the role of the professionals working in the NHS. Students will also take part in a day where organisations such as ‘Medical Mavericks’ attend school and allow the students to use devices such as an ECG or Ultrasound machine.. Additional Support: We rigorously track pupil progress, ensuring that coursework deadlines are met and pupils receive regular exam practice throughout the year. The teachers who have been selected to teach the course all have a Biology or Chemistry degree which will allow them to further pass on their knowledge to the students. The Medical Science team ensures that coursework is marked regularly and constructive feedback has been given to the students to improve their work. We support online revision for students through the use of CK-12 teams which contains additional research links, information and quizzes for the students to complete. Progression Routes: Barnhill is one of the only schools in London to offer this qualification which supports progression to a range of job roles within medical research and healthcare sectors such as those within the areas of life sciences: carrying out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. 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. Alternatively they may progress to careers within physiological sciences, working directly with patients, measuring and evaluating particular organ systems e.g. in neurophysiology recording the electrical activity in the brain. Curriculum Leader: MS. PONNURAJ: iponnuraj@barnhill.school
Five or more GCSE Grades 9-4 including English and Maths and GCSE Combined Science 5/5.
Unit 1 (25%): Human Health And Disease - Exam (2 hours) Unit 2 (12.5%): Physiological Measurement - Coursework Unit 3 (12.5%): Medical Science Research Methods - Coursework Unit 4 (25%): Medicines And Treatment Of Disease - Coursework Unit 5 (12.5%): Clinical Laboratory Techniques - Coursework Unit 6 (12.5%): Medical Case Study - Exam (1 hour 15 minutes)
