GCSE science dilema!

So I am going to be studying A-level physics, biology, chemistry and Mathematics. I got my A in maths for GCSE and now I got a B overall for Core science (10 marks off an A) i believe I can get an A but I would have to retake 2 GCSE's so it's like. If i want to retake my Chemistry 1 exam, I will have to do another exam exam like Physics 1...

Secondary What do i need to do an a level in Computer science

Hi there, I am currently attending Maidstone Grammar School in the southeast of England. I am really, really interested in having a computer science related job and doing a level computer science. Just wanted to know whether I needed to do any GCSEs before I could take A level computer science. I tried to do GCSE computing but could not g...

CGP Revision guides for A-Level?

Hi there, this question is to anyone that sat GCSE papers (preferably science) and used CGP Revision guides and then took on the subject at A-Level. How helpful can the CGP books be for science A-Level? For me at GCSE the CGP books contained EVERYTHING you needed to know nothing more and nothing less, but is this the same for the A-Level...

What subject can I combine with BTEC Medical Science?

I have chosen ICT and Health and Social Care but I am thinking to take biology as I want to become a Orthoptist or ODP. Orthoptist Course wants A level Biology or BTEC Applied Science with AS Level Biology, I am so confused, I am doing BTEC Science and achieving Distinction/Distinction*, PLEASE HELP ME WHAT I SHALL DO OR SHOULD I PICK ENG...

Worried about GCSE Pathway Science 1 interview/exam!

i have an interview on the 8th of may for GCSE Pathway Science 1 and its been like 5 years since i've been in school and on the course prospectus it says "you will be expected to re-sit your GCSE mathematics and english alongside your science subjects and need to do the higher paper in these subjects before you enrol on the science GCSE's...

No science GCSE's? At a disadvantage?

Sorry if this is too long! Hi, I got a D in the first GCSE exam in year 10 and we wasn't allowed to retake, so I was hoping to boost it up with the coursework but we wasn't even given the chance to finish the coursework because the head of science decided to put our class on the BTEC course. This was done without any parent consultation,...

Can I do a level physics.

Please help. In my school I do single award science gcse ( ocr science gcse ) and it's extremely easy, actually it's too easy and there's no challenge, I feel that it may have little or no value in helping me move onto a level physics which is what I really what I want to do. I fear that I have picked the wrong subject and might not be ab...

Access course

I'm looking to do an , however, many entry requirements for this are that you have to have at least a few years out of full time education atm I'm doing a BTEC Level 2 but I really don't think the course is for me. I only have three GCSE's which are English Language B, Maths a C and Humanities A* I know I could have done better in my GCSE...

Acceptance to Cambridge/LSE with OK GCSE/AS grades?

Hi guys, So I was wondering whether I have a good shot at being accepted to Cambridge/LSE with my GCSE and current AS Level grades (I only have my January 2013 results). GCSE: Mathematics A* English Language A* Core Science A* Additional Science A* Sociology A* English Literature A History A Statistics A ICT B AS Level: Mathematics (C1):...

GCSE Chemistry and Biology not in offer

So basically I'm sitting iGCSE biology and chemistry this year, I said this clearly on my application. This course requires GCSE chemistry, so since it hasn't been mentioned in my offer, below, do I still need the GCSE? Ps, I already have GCSE Maths and English. Quote: Dear Mr X Congratulations; University of Ulster has asked us to tell...

Mental health nursing application

I am currently studying my A levels and are close to having submit my UCAS application, I really want to study mental health nursing at university and from looking it up on many university websites I have learnt that I don't need an A level in science, which is great because it's not one of the courses i'm studying at the moment, however,...

Secondary Really Worried About My Science Future

Hey, I am really worried about my future. I love science so much but i find the exam really difficult but i know all the stuff in class and at home. I get into bits when i get into that exam room and to make it worse i am dyslexic and i find it extremely difficult to read the questions and interpret them. I really want to have a job in Sc...

Please help me-Science

Hey guys Im new to this site. I am so depressed I really need help dont know who to ask advise from. I have studied level 2 btec in science and got a PASS in it (80 UCAS POINTS) I was studying level 3 btec however left it incomplete because was having personal problems. I thought i would to apprenticeship but I cant find anything. I reall...

PGCE application entry requirements

Ok so I need GCSEs in English, maths and Science. Would IGCSE, BTEC or OCR National Science count as GCSE? For A-level requirements would BTEC Level 3 count? Thanks for your help. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place.

I have 4 'real' gcse's, HELP ME PLEASE

Ive applied to do nursing at uni and I have an interview at London South Bank in April. On the requirements it says 260 UCAS points and 5 gcse's/equivalent (grade c) The A levels arent a problem, just the gcse's. I have a NCFE level 2 pass in Graphic Design National Certificate level 2 at Merit In ICT I have English lit and lang at grades...

Hi! Getting into Biomedical Science with a BTEC level 3 extended qualification?

I was just wondering if you are, or know anybody that has previously been given offers to study BioMedical science with a btec qualification? I am currently studying BTEC level 3 extended diploma in Health Science (equivalent to 3 a levels, hoping to get distinction*'s) and just finished a work placement at the NHS Blood and Transplant. W...

How important are GCSE grades when applying?

I noticed that unis in the UK tend to be quite heavy on their GCSE requirements for entry into medicine. I was considering doing a bachelor of biomedicine before then specialising in medicine in Australia, but was just wondering how much importance is placed on GCSE grades there- is the focus more on A/AS level results? The reason I ask i...

do you have to put all grades on your cv?

I'm just writing my CV now, but I didn't get great grades at A-level (CCD) and AS level (C). I got good grades at GCSE (all A*-B), a 2.1 in my degree and am currently studying for my masters. I'm just wondering if it would look worse if I left my A level grades off because they would assume to worst? What would be best, I don't want my ba...

GCSEs and A-Levels to be a nurse or doctor?

Hey, I want to become a doctor or nurse. I am in year 11 and are picking a-level options My Current GCSE's Are: English (Working at C/B) (Pre:C) Maths (Working at C/B) (Pre: D) Science Double Award (Working at B/A) (Pre:B) BTEC Level 2 (Completed D*D*D*D*) RE (Working at C/B) (Pre:C) Psychology (Working at C/B) (Pre:C) Electronics (Workin...

How is your science GCSE grade found?

Hi, just wondering how is our 2 final gcse science grades found? For each science is both isas used to find our grade or just our best isa from year 10 or 11 for each science?...

Sixth form Minimum GCSE Grade needed to do well at A Level

Hi, in my school there are some Year 11's who feel that they really want to do A Kevel Maths next year. They work hard and I am in no doubt they they can do well if they put their minds to it at A Level. The only issue is, one is working at a B Grade at GCSE ant the other a C, meaning that their knowledge of trig/simultaneous equations et...

CiDA Merit - GCSE ? Equiv

Hi, Quite a few jobs now require applicants to have 5 A-C's. I've got 3 A-C's GCSE (with a couple more Level 2/Level 3 C&G/Btec from college). I know that: AiDA awards 1 GCSE CiDA awards 2 GCSE DiDa awards 3 GCSE I achieved a CiDa "Merit" - what equivalent 2 GCSE's would this give me? Many Thanks Ash...

What should I do for GCSE?

Hey guys I'm new here and I wanted to ask, what should I do? Well I do have two option that I wanted to do which are History and French/Urdu but what I really wanted to do was Triple Science, I hope one day of becoming a doctor and I've been doing my research and it turns out that I'm going to be needing Triple Science and good Maths grad...

Are BTEC's worth 2 GCSE's?

For College I need 4 GCSE's. I'm doing 2 BTEC's - Science is 2 GCSE, Health and Social is 4 (but with the amount of work I've done it'll be only 2) So are these actually 2 GCSE's that will be okay for my 4 GCSE requirement?...

AQA GCSE triple science

Hi, I'm in sixth form and I'm tutoring someone doing GCSE AQA triple science. When did the specification change? How much has it changed since last year? Can anyone send me or direct me to some past papers for the last unit of GCSE triple science. When I did it, it was unit 3 but I'm not sure if that's changed. Thank you :)...

3 or 4 subjects for AS?!

im in year 11, about to finish my GCSE's and im wanting to study physical geography at uni. but im stuck on what to take for A level for GCSE ive taken: english (lit+lang), maths, 3 sciences, P.E, geography, spanish and ICT. ive decided to do Biology (science im best at), geography and ICT for AS + A2 level. but most people do another sub...

Will anywhere consider me??Aghh!

I currently hold: GCSE Technology and Design - A English Language - B English Literature - B Drama and Theatre - B RE - B Spanish - C Science (Double Award) - DD Maths - C AS LEVEL English Literature - A Drama and Theatre - A A Level English Literature - C Drama and Theatre - B BAhons in Enlgish Literature and Media Studies - 2:2 :( BTEC...

Biomedical science!

I am in yr 12 and studying biology, psychology, sociology and english literature. I would like to study biomedical science at university as I have a passion for biology. I just wanted to ask a few Qs... Do I need chemistry to study biomedical science at uni? What are the job prospects with a degree in biomedical science and approx salary?...

My GCSE prediction grades?

Hey so I'm 14 and in year 9. I'm a little stuck when trying to predict my GCSE grades for year 10 and 11. I guess I could say I'm an average student, I don't know.. anyway, here are my national curriculum levels and the subjects: English: 5A (predicted a C or B) Maths: 5C (when I was looking at the foundation paper I thought that it was e...

Stupid to take an A-level I found hard at gcse?

I'm considering taking biology at alevel - the course looks interesting, plus I think it's a really great alevel to have, and keeps my options open - as I'm possibly looking at neuroscience for uni But... I found gcse biology hard, and overall, apart from the human biology topics, rather uninteresting - although it is likely this is becau...

English A Level

I was thinking today about taking English Literature A Level. I had never really thought about it before but I found out today that we'd be studying The Great Gatsby, Arcadia and Hamlet. They sound really good and I know I'd enjoy it far more than Chemistry. How hard is English Lit, and what GCSE grade would you recommend I got if I wante...

Details on Edexcel Triple Science GCSE's

I'm just about to start tutoring a student for Edexcel triple science and am reading up on the modules and specifications. I must say, i am confused. From what i've been told already 'Core' refers to the B1, C1, P1 modules, 'Additional' refers to B2, C2, P2 and B3, C3, P3 are referred to just by the subject names without the prefix. I am...

Undergraduate Computer Science - how much maths?

Hey people This thread is mainly referring to this question: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/show...3 #post42185013 I want to study Computer Science at university, however what worries me is how much maths will be in the course. I know that there is basic maths in programming as I have programming experience, and I have no problem with mat...

*NEED HELP* Are these A-Levels a good choice for me?

Ok so for A-Level I have chose: ~Maths: Got an A at GCSE ~History: Got an A at GCSE ~Physics: Got a B at GCSE ~Chemistry: Got an A at GCSE Are these good choices? Because I would like to go into a career in either chemical engineering or accountancy, are these subjects suitable for that?...

Sixth form taking a level maths but worried about GCSE Maths

I'm currently taking AS Maths and AS Stats, and hopefully I wish to carry this subject onto A2, but doing a lot of the AS material has made me realise my foundation for maths isnt very strong as my GCSE Maths grade says (I got an A). Most of what I learned at GCSE has slipped out through my head, probably because I didnt learn it properly...

Best Computer System for MSc Computer Science Conversion

Hey, long time since last posting on this website. I'm looking into building a computer system for studying computer science at masters level. Can anyone give me any advice on what components would be best, what spec the computer should be at the minimum. I currently have £350 to spend on the initial set up but can spend more money later...

Studying subjects at A-Level.

What would be the entry requirements to study a subject you haven't studied at GCSE? For example, economics, government and politics and Phycology?...

What A-levels can I do with these grades?

Hey guys. History - ?? (Control Assessment A*/A) {Doing now} Art - B/A {Doing now} English - D (Resitting to get C) Maths - C (Wouldn't let me do it again ) Science - C (Wouldn't let me do it again) (260/400) Additional Science - B (288/400) Business Studies Level 1 BTEC (D*) iGcse English - (Assessment components - C (Band 1) (Core) iGcs...

Number of A levels

My daughter is in year 13 and after getting 11 GCSE's at A grade or above and having a good start to her AS levels is hoping to study maths at university.She is studying Maths,Geography,Spanish and Psycology at AS level and hoped to continue with them all to full A level.Her school are advising her that even the best universities are only...

In GCSE Core Science, can you get two grades?

Hi, I would like to know if you can get two science grades in core science. Say if I got a B in core science and I did additanal science in year 11 would I get two grades. I am not doing BTEC. (so if I did core and additional science would I get two grades). Thanks to who contributes :).