Regulation

GCE subject-level conditions and requirements for science

Rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications (taught from September 2015) in biology, chemistry and physics.

From:
Ofqual
Published
20 July 2015
Last updated
27 May 2016 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

GCE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and Certificate Requirements

Ref: Ofqual/16/6013

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Details

This document sets out rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications in biology, chemistry and physics. These will be taught in schools from September 2015.

It replaces the following documents (published in April 2014):

  • GCE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Biology (Ofqual/14/5418)
  • GCE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Chemistry (Ofqual/14/5414)
  • GCE Subject Level Conditions and Requirements for Physics (Ofqual/14/5409)

Read the associated guidance to understand how to comply with these rules.

You should also read the GCE qualification level conditions and requirements and our requirements for all qualifications.

Published 20 July 2015
Last updated 27 May 2016 + show all updates

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