birmingham uni - 3 gap years - are my a levels still valid?
hi, i’ve taken out 3 years since my a levels due to health issues, was wondering if this will mean I need to resit a levels or exams to get into uni or if these a levels are still recent enough? currently in my 3rd year out hoping to apply for next sep. thank you so much if anyone has any info! hoping to study biochemistry at uni of birmingham.
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Hi, thanks for your question. My name is Aiyesha, and I am a student ambassador at the University of Birmingham. Your A-Level qualifications are likely still valid for university applications, including for Biochemistry at the University of Birmingham, provided they meet the required grades and subject criteria. Universities typically do not impose strict time limits on A-Level validity unless the course content has changed significantly or the field requires recent academic engagement. However, some universities may have concerns about gaps in education, especially for science-based courses, as they involve continuous learning.
It is advisable to contact the admissions team at the University of Birmingham directly to confirm whether your existing A-Levels are sufficient and discuss how to present your extenuating circumstances.
It is advisable to contact the admissions team at the University of Birmingham directly to confirm whether your existing A-Levels are sufficient and discuss how to present your extenuating circumstances.
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