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Alternative Academic Qualifications

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Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science H051, H151 2025+
Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology H049, H149 2025+

AS and A Level

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Biology A H020, H420
Biology B (Advancing Biology) H022, H422
Chemistry A H032, H432
Chemistry B (Salters) H033, H433
Geology H014, H414
Physics A H156, H556
Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157, H557

Cambridge Technicals

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Applied Science 05847, 05848, 05849, 05879, 05874
Science (2012) 05783, 05785, 05788

Entry Level

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Science R483

GCSE

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Biology A (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J247
Biology B (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J257
Chemistry A (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J248
Chemistry B (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J258
Physics A (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J249
Physics B (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J259
Science A, Combined (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J250
Science B, Combined (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J260

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Formulae and equation sheets for assessments in 2025, 2026 and 202704 December 2024
Cambridge Technicals arrangements for summer 202514 November 2024
Amended specifications for AS and A Level Physics A07 November 2024

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