Do you dream of studying medicine, veterinary science, dentistry or pharmacy at university?
Our unique Medical and Veterinary Science Pathway is specially designed to help you achieve that goal and secure your place on degrees just like these.
Each pathway provides bespoke, tailored guidance, high-quality teaching and a structured framework for progression towards higher education destinations and higher apprenticeships. Our goal is to ensure students are prepared to an exceptional standard for their next steps into university, higher apprenticeships and their future careers.
Each ED6 pathway is supported by an array of academic, extracurricular and work experience opportunities to develop both subject-specific expertise and valuable transferable skills.
It all starts with building your Pathway - use the guide on this page to start building yours!
Build Your Unique Pathway
If you’re thinking about studying medicine, veterinary science, dentistry or pharmacy at university, you’ll start your pathway by taking the following mandatory A Levels.
Medical & Veterinary Science Pathway | |
Mandatory A Levels | |
Chemistry Biology | |
Medical Pathway | Veterinary Pathway |
Choose one A Level from: Maths Physics Computer Science | Choose one A Level from: Maths Physics Computer Science |
You MAY also select Applied Human Biology Further Maths Psychology | You MUST Applied Animal Management
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Optional Extras with the Medical & Veterinary Science Pathways | |
You MAY also select one of these qualifications to broaden your knowledge even further: Core Maths - In Year 1 Only Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - In Year 2 Only | |
Subject SpecialistsStudents have access to expert teaching from subject specialists in a broad range of career-centric subjects, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards required for competitive university admissions. Our A Level provision emphasises the development of crucial skills such as critical thinking, independence, and interdisciplinary learning, empowering students to excel under the pressure of formal examinations and in the wider world beyond college. | |
Weekly Academic Support Tutorials | |
Both Pathways include sessions each week with your pathway progression coach to support your academic progress and pastoral care during your time with ED6. | |
Career Options
The Medical and Veterinary Sciences Pathway is specifically tailored for students aspiring to careers in areas such as:
Medical Science:
- Audiologist
- Nurse
- Physiotherapist
- Doctor
- Midwife
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Psychiatrist
- Pathologist
- Paramedic
- Occupational Therapist
Veterinary Science:
- Veterinarian
- Vet Nurse
- Zoologist
- Animal Technician
Science & Research:
- Geneticist
- Microbiologist
- Biochemist
- Pharmacist
- Ecologist
Medical School Entry Examinations
As part of our programme, we provide focused guidance on entry requirements, through the bespoke STRIVE programme which includes support for the UCAT, BMAT and other higher education aptitude tests, as well as interview preparation for medical and veterinary schools.
STRIVE Programme
To support our Pathways model, our elite STRIVE programme also provides you with access to industry experts and Higher Education partners.
Throughout this programme, you can access support in writing your UCAS personal statement, CV, completing application forms and rehearsing job and university interview skills.
It’s all about developing valuable life skills, including resilience, self-confidence, responsibility and leadership. It’s also a great opportunity to make new friendships with like-minded students
Oxbridge Support
For those students wishing to apply to Oxford or Cambridge universities, you’ll be given scheduled sessions with our Sixth Form leaders to guide and prepare you through the whole process, including help applying for Oxbridge Summer Schools.
Tailored Work Experience
No matter which Pathway option you choose, our Work Experience Programmes are designed to give you authentic, highly beneficial, tailored work experience, all intended to enhance your UCAS application and practical skills.
Medical Sciences Pathway:
Shadowing Opportunities
EDC employs a registered nurse who works on our in-college hospital training ward to help you gain an insight into the daily activities and routines of healthcare professionals. This gives students the opportunity to understand the challenges and rewards of working in the medical profession.
Volunteering Opportunities
Opportunities to work with elderly and vulnerable individuals in collaboration with local charities and care homes in non-clinical activities. This allows students to develop their communication skills, empathy and an understanding of care for the elderly and vulnerable people.
First-Aid Training
First aid training will be available for students to learn basic life-saving skills, fostering a sense of responsibility and provides the opportunity to learn a hands-on introduction to emergency care.
Laboratory Facilities
Students will be given the chance to work in our laboratories and ‘clean lab’ to hone their skills in manufacturing techniques and aseptic techniques. Students will be given the opportunity to carry out microbiological analysis of the antibiotic properties of a range of natural substances in a set project alongside and to complement their studies.
Veterinary Sciences Pathway:
Shadowing Opportunities
Students will have the opportunity to complete several days at the Houghall campus shadowing professionals in the field of animal care, animal science and animal management.
Volunteering Opportunities
Opportunities to work to study domestic, non-domestic and exotic animals to enhance their applications and CVs. This will also prepare them for interviews at University and careers. And meet entry requirements regarding work experience for university admission. This allows students to develop their communication skills, empathy and an understanding of care for animals.
First-Aid Training
First aid training will be available for students to learn basic life-saving skills, fostering a sense of responsibility and provides the opportunity to learn a hands-on introduction to emergency care.
Enrichment
Here at ED6, we believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals, and our ambition is to create extracurricular and super-curricular offers reflecting this commitment.
Extracurricular Activities
Supporting the development of softer transferable skills which make a student a more well-rounded individual:
- STEM Club
- STEM Ambassadorship
- EDC Sports Academies
- Volunteering Opportunities
- College Societies
Super-Curricular Activities
Subject and career-focused activities demonstrate dedication, genuine commitment and interest in your future field of study.
- Guest Lectures
- STEM Ambassadorship
- Empowering Females and Non-Binary People in STEM
- Newcastle University Mini-Medical School
- Sutton Trust Pathways to Medicine
- Gold Crest Awards
- Nuffield Research Placements
- RSC Chemistry Olympiad
- RSC Chemistry Analysists Competition
- UKBC Biology Olympiad
- UKMT Senior Maths Challenge
- British Physics Olympiad
- UK Oxford Bebras Challenge
- British Psychology Olympiad
- International Medicine and Disease Olympiad
Links with Employers
Our goal is to build strong relationships with local, regional, and national employers to provide students with unparalleled opportunities to gain insights into the professional world.
We are aiming to schedule regular career talks, industry visits, and mentorship schemes which allow students to network with professionals and learn about the demands of their chosen field. We are hoping that these links will yield valuable opportunities for internships and external work placements which will bridge the gap between academic study and practical application.
Links with University
An additional goal of the ED6 Pathway Programme is to generate and maintain robust connections with leading universities across the UK; but primarily in the North-East of England.
The intent is for students to benefit from tailored guidance on UCAS applications, personal statement workshops and mock interviews with university representatives. Students will also be able to take advantage of subject-specific taster days
We are also looking for these partnerships to collaborate with us to tailor the development of our existing pathways to make them as robust as possible – including assistance with producing an academic calendar with events and lectures.
These experiences give students a clear understanding of university life and expectations, ensuring they are fully prepared for their transition to higher education.