Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National (AAQ) in Medical Science (Extended Certificate) 610/3958/5

29 points in 6 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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1 Principles of Human Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology

1A Biological molecules, cells and levels of organisation
1B The Nervous and endocrine systems
1C The musculoskeletal system
1D The cardiovascular and respiratory systems
1E The renal and digestive systems

2 Health Issues and Scientific Reporting

2A Diagnostic techniques
2B Immune response and dysfunction
2C Genetics and Health
2D Cancer
2E Interpretation, analysis and evaluation of scientific information

3 Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

3A Understand the classification and nature of microorganisms
3B Examine the transmission and treatments of infectious diseases
3C Explore the application of techniques to culture and identify microorganisms
3D Investigate the effect of antimicrobial agents on the growth of microorganisms

4 Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies

4A Examine biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body
4B Understand the effects of physiological diseases and disorders, and associated treatments
4C New and future treatments for physiological diseases and disorders

5 Biomedical Science

5A Understand the principles of haematology and its use in medical diagnosis
5B Examine the use of, histology, cytology and disease screening
5C Examine the use of urinalysis as an analytical and diagnostic tool

6 Human Reproduction and Fertility

6A Understand the anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system
6B Hormones in the regulation of the reproductive system
6C Examine the causes, treatments and impact of infertility on people’s health