Being qualified for both A-level biology and a-level BTEC applied science

Is it possible for me to do btec applied science a-level in sixth form and then also do self-study as a private candidate for a-level biology ? Is it possible to have those two qualification or if i do applied science will i be able to do biology after? I want to do bio but dont have the gcse grades for that so am forced to do applied science(btec) , would it be better if i picked a different subject as an alternative to applied science and dont do that and instead study bio and chem a-level as a private candidate and dont question if it is wise i know ill handle it. or if i did do btec applied science and say after year 13 take a gap year and do a-level chem and bio is that possible or will it say i cant do a private exam on those in question as i already did btec science. please answer and thank you (want to do medicine in future)

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Reply 1

aishazaffar

how long does it usually take to get an answer on this platform im impatient

Reply 2

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

BTEC Applied Science isn't an A-level, it's a BTEC.

If you want to do medicine you should be aiming to do A-levels including chemistry and a second science//maths subject (biology gives you the most options but only about 1/3 of medical schools require it). You can do any A-level for your third subject.

I don't think BTEC Applied Science would be a suitable qualification for applying to medicine and am uncertain if it would even be accepted by any medical schools.