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can i do any science at a level with a 6 5 grade at combined science

pls tell me

Reply 1

Original post by anytingreengetsh
pls tell me

Ehhh, yes and no. Depends what science you want do, but really I believe 66+ is the best as even people with 9s last year in my school got an E in AS chemistry (an example)

Reply 2

Original post by anytingreengetsh
pls tell me


You'll need to talk to your school/college that you wish to take the A level science at. A lot of schools will expect at least 66 if not higher for combined science as you've already learnt less than the separate science entrants.

Reply 3

Original post by anytingreengetsh
pls tell me

It depends on the school / college your going to. Some schools require a minimum of 7 in the GCSE science subject if you want to study it at a-level. If that's the case, then you can't, unless they have a lot of free spaces.
Some schools or colleges might require a minimum of 6 in the GCSE science subject, so you might be fine there, but the fact that you've done a combined science means that you haven't covered any of the 3 topics in full. This might impact your chances of getting in.
Of course, you can still study them at home...
(edited 5 years ago)

Reply 4

kl thanks 4 that

Reply 5

Unlikely, but depends on how desperate sixth-forms and colleges are about filling their places. Ask yourself - With a 6- 5, how likely is it that your going to get a A*- B in A level Science Conversely im sure if you work hard and have conversations with your teachers, they may squeeze you in. I'd give you a 35- 40% chance of you being accepted into any science. But have a try and hopefully you'll get accepted. Good luck! NOTE - Bio and Chem are really HARD,don't get me started on physics! You've got to have the brains!

Reply 6

Original post by anytingreengetsh
pls tell me

Did u manage to do a level science with these grades. Just a question because I’m in the same boat

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