BTEC Medical Science AAQ Unit 4 | Diseases, Disorders & Treatments Bundle

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BTEC Medical Science AAQ Unit 4 | Diseases, Disorders & Treatments Bundle

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A two-resource bundle for Pearson Level 3 AAQ BTEC National Medical Science (Extended Certificate), Unit 4: Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies. Supports post-16 teaching, independent study and preparation for the internally assessed Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB).

WHAT’S INCLUDED

1. 26-SLIDE EDITABLE POWERPOINT

Covers all three learning aims:

• Molecules and pathways: roles of proteins, lipids, vitamins, steroid hormones and nucleic acids; molecular changes linked to conditions; worked sickle cell example.
• Diseases and treatments: mental health impacts of diagnosis; how treatments work; benefits, risks and limitations; brachytherapy evaluation.
• Innovative treatments: natural-source medicines, drug discovery, clinical trials, RCTs, placebos and double-blinding; gene therapy, CRISPR, laser surgery, immunotherapy and ethics, including the 3Rs.

Includes diagrams, comparison tables, assignment guidance and review activities.

2. 33-PAGE EDITABLE STUDENT WORKBOOK

Structured activities for all three aims, assessment-criteria guidance, disease summaries, treatment tasks and support for selecting and applying disease examples in the Unit 4 PSAB.

KEY TOPICS

Lactose intolerance; sickle cell disease; cancer; atherosclerosis; coronary heart disease; diabetes; neurological disorders; radiotherapy; brachytherapy; chemotherapy; hormone and stem cell therapy; drug discovery; gene therapy; monoclonal antibodies; targeted biological therapies; ethical issues.

WHY CHOOSE THIS BUNDLE?

Teach with the PowerPoint and consolidate learning through the workbook. Use together or separately for lessons, independent study, revision and PSAB preparation.

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BTEC Medical Science AAQ; Pearson Level 3 Medical Science; BTEC National; Unit 4 Diseases Disorders Treatments and Therapies; Unit 4 workbook; Unit 4 PSAB; molecular causes of disease; sickle cell; cancer; diabetes; radiotherapy; chemotherapy; gene therapy; CRISPR; clinical trials; drug discovery; monoclonal antibodies; immunotherapy; student workbook; editable PowerPoint.

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