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Biology A H020, H420
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Chemistry A H032, H432
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Physics B (Advancing Physics) H157, H557

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Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science H051, H151 2025+
Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology H049, H149 2025+

Cambridge Technicals

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Applied Science 05847, 05848, 05849, 05879, 05874
Science (2012) 05783, 05785, 05788

Entry Level

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Science R483

GCSE

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Biology A (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J247
Biology B (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J257
Chemistry A (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J248
Chemistry B (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J258
Physics A (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J249
Physics B (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J259
Science A, Combined (9-1) - Gateway Science Suite J250
Science B, Combined (9-1) - Twenty First Century Science Suite J260

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Resources reminder for Cambridge Advanced Nationals07 July 2025
Funding changes in England for Cambridge Technicals in Applied Science04 July 2025
Amended modified data sheets for GCSE Combined Science and GCSE Chemistry24 April 2025

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Choosing OCR: AS and A Level Physics A H156, H556

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