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BTEC Medical Science AAQ Unit 3 | Practical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Bundle

TES DESCRIPTION

A three-resource bundle for the Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Medical Science (Extended Certificate), Unit 3: Practical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

Supports post-16 teaching, practical understanding, independent study and preparation for the internally assessed Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB).

WHAT’S INCLUDED

1. 35-SLIDE EDITABLE POWERPOINT

Covers all four learning aims:

• Microorganisms: bacteria, viruses, fungi, protists, prions, cell structure, growth curves, virulence and classification.
• Infectious diseases: transmission, chain of infection, signs and symptoms, vaccines, treatments, antimicrobial resistance and herd immunity.
• Laboratory techniques: hazard groups, containment, COSHH, aseptic technique, microscopy, staining, culture media and microbial analysis.
• Antimicrobials: susceptibility testing, zones of inhibition, data interpretation, limitations and evaluation.

Includes diagrams, practical guidance, charts, assignment planning and review.

2. 20 VISUAL REVISION MATS

Visual summaries to reinforce key concepts, scientific vocabulary and retrieval practice.

3. 44-PAGE EDITABLE STUDENT WORKBOOK

Structured activities and practical guidance across all four aims, with assessment support, worked examples, common-mistake prompts and assessed-task pages. Adaptable to your learners and centre procedures.

WHY CHOOSE THIS BUNDLE?

Teach with the PowerPoint, consolidate with the mats and support practical and assessment preparation through the workbook.

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BTEC Medical Science AAQ; Pearson Level 3 Medical Science; BTEC National; Unit 3 Practical Microbiology; infectious diseases; microorganisms; bacteria; viruses; fungi; protists; prions; virulence; chain of infection; antimicrobial resistance; aseptic technique; microscopy; staining; culture media; microbial growth; antimicrobial susceptibility; PSAB; practical science; visual revision mats; editable workbook; teaching PowerPoint.

COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER

© 2026 Coffee Owed. All rights reserved. Independently created resources supporting Pearson Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Medical Science, Unit 3. Not produced, approved or endorsed by Pearson. Pearson and BTEC are referenced only to identify the qualification. Not official Pearson publications or assessment materials. Original content and designs may not be copied or resold without written permission. Use is subject to the TES licence.