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BTEC Level 3 Medical Science AAQ Unit 4 | Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies | 26 Slides

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A comprehensive 26-slide editable PowerPoint for Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Medical Science AAQ – Unit 4: Diseases, Disorders, Treatments and Therapies.

Designed for post-16 teaching, revision and preparation for the internally assessed Pearson Set Assignment Brief (PSAB).

Covers Learning Aims A–C.

Learning Aim A – Biological Molecules and Pathways

  • Roles of proteins, lipids and nucleic acids
  • Vitamins and steroid hormones
  • Molecular changes and disease development
  • Lactose intolerance and sickle cell disease
  • Cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
  • Neurological disorders
  • Worked sickle cell example

Learning Aim B – Diseases and Treatments

  • Physical and mental health impacts of diagnosis
  • Treatments for physiological conditions
  • Radiotherapy, including brachytherapy
  • Benefits, side effects and risks
  • Comparing treatment approaches
  • Model treatment evaluation

Learning Aim C – Innovative Treatments

  • Natural sources of drugs and medicines
  • Drug discovery and approval stages
  • Phase I–III clinical trials
  • Randomised controlled trials and placebos
  • Double-blind testing
  • Gene therapy and CRISPR
  • Laser surgery and immunotherapy
  • Monoclonal antibodies and CAR-T therapy
  • Ethical, legal and moral considerations
  • The 3Rs of animal testing

What’s included:

  • 26 editable PowerPoint slides
  • Coverage of Learning Aims A–C
  • Scientific examples and comparison tables
  • Worked evaluation responses
  • Assignment planning guidance
  • Assessment criteria overview
  • Knowledge review and confidence tracker

Ideal for BTEC Level 3 Medical Science AAQ, sixth-form and college teaching, independent learning and assignment preparation.

Models support learning; students must produce their own assessed evidence.

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Copyright

© 2026 Coffee Owed. All rights reserved.

Independent resource supporting Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Medical Science AAQ Unit 4. Not produced, approved or endorsed by Pearson.

Qualification names identify curriculum relevance only. Original explanations, activities and designs remain the creator’s intellectual property. Third-party materials retain their respective rights.

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**SEO TITLE** BTEC Medical Science AAQ Unit 4 | Diseases, Disorders & Treatments Bundle **TES DESCRIPTION** 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. **SEO KEYWORDS** 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. **COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER** © 2026 Coffee Owed. All rights reserved. Independently created; not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson Education Limited or Pearson plc. Not an official Pearson or BTEC publication. Qualification names identify the curriculum context only; trademarks belong to their owners. Original materials may not be copied, redistributed, uploaded elsewhere or resold without written permission. Use is subject to the TES licence.

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