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Is It Worth Requesting New A Level Certificates?

Hey Guys;

Having gone through all my qualification certificates, it’s become clear that I can’t find (possibly lost) my Biology A Level certificate.

I have all my others plus my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates (both Biomedical Science).

Is it worth sending off for a new one to replace it or would my employer (basically NHS exclusive) not care and be satisfied with my degree certificates as I’ve had a couple of interviews stated by the pathology department managers saying they won’t care but it’s more of a HR thing.

EDIT:
I don’t know if it makes a difference but when applying to jobs, I exclude my A Level biology certificates from my applications and only put my BSc, MSc and my Maths and English GCSE grades.
(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 1

Original post
by Scienceisgood
Hey Guys;
Having gone through all my qualification certificates, it’s become clear that I can’t find (possibly lost) my Biology A Level certificate.
I have all my others plus my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates (both Biomedical Science).
Is it worth sending off for a new one to replace it or would my employer (basically NHS exclusive) not care and be satisfied with my degree certificates as I’ve had a couple of interviews stated by the pathology department managers saying they won’t care but it’s more of a HR thing.
EDIT:
I don’t know if it makes a difference but when applying to jobs, I exclude my A Level biology certificates from my applications and only put my BSc, MSc and my Maths and English GCSE grades.

It only matters if someone really needs them. Generally speaking, degree certificates trump a-level certificates and ironically, teaching requires GCSE English and Maths.

Reply 2

As above, the sort of jobs that graduates apply for won't want your A level certs, but they will want to see your degree certs.

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