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  1. 11/02/01 : MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians - LEVEL 4

  2. 11/02/02A : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Laboratory and Industrial Science)

  3. 11/02/03 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)

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MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians - Level 4
Course Code11/02/01
Level4
Awarding BodyMCAST
Course Duration2 years full-time
Fees-
Entry6 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language
Study Units Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Microbiology, Physiology, Action and Use of Drugs (A), Action and Use of Drugs (B), Action and Use of Drugs (C), Action and Use of Drugs (D), Action and Use of Drugs (E), Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Law and Ethical Practice, Scientific Method, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Production, Organisation and Procedures and Practices, Chemistry for Pharmacy, Pharmacy Work Place Practice, English within the Pharmacy Environment
About The Course The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career as a Pharmacy Technician. Students will be trained in scientific and pharmaceutical principles including hands-on experience. The programme will offer opportunities in the hospital pharmacy sector and in the pharmaceutical industry.
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Laboratory and Industrial Science)
Course Code11/02/02A
Level4
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration1 year full-time & 2 years part time on an Apprenticeship
FeesBTEC Registration Fees
Entry4 SEC/O-Level passes from: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Study Units Fundamentals of Science, Working in the Science Industry, Scientific Investigations, Scientific Practical Techniques, Perceptions of Science, Using Mathematical Tools in Science, Mathematical Calculations for Science, Using Statistics in Science, Informatics in Science, Using Science in the Workplace, Physiology of Human Body Systems, Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques, Microbiological Techniques, Chemistry for Biology Technicians, Practical Chemical Analysis, Biomedical Science Techniques, Chemical Laboratory Techniques, Science for Environmental Technicians, Chemical Periodicity and its Applications, Industrial Applications of Organic Chemistry

Supporting Subjects:
Resource-Based Training, English
About The Course The MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science is designed to provide students with a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge essential for a career in laboratory work. Candidates are trained in scientific principles, laboratory organisation and scientific applications as required by industry and the pharmaceutical sector.
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)
Course Code11/02/03
Level4
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English Language, Maltese, Maths, Biology Or: MCASTBTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Study Units Core Units:
Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care, Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care, Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care, Development Through the Life Stages, Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care, Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care, Public Health, Physiology of Fluid Balance, Physiological Disorders

Specialist Study Units:
Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care, Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care, Caring for Children and Young People, Physiology of Co-ordination, Environmental Health, Infection Prevention and Control, Vocational Experience in Health and Social Care
About The Course The MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) has been developed to prepare students to work in health related careers. This qualification provides students opportunities to enter employment such as assisting the paramedic, community nurses and environmental officers. It is also designed to provide opportunities to assist in administrative duties in the health sector.
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