What can I do with my A levels?
What can I do with Biology and Chemistry?
Biology and Chemistry together open science and healthcare routes, and many of them don't need a degree first. Lab, healthcare science and pharmacy roles all value this pairing.
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Jobs this combination leads to
Each link opens the official National Careers Service profile, with current pay ranges and entry requirements.
Paid routes: apprenticeships to look for
- Laboratory technician (Level 3)
- Laboratory scientist (Level 6 degree apprenticeship)
- Healthcare science practitioner (Level 6 degree apprenticeship)
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Study routes
- T Level in Science
- Degrees in biomedical science, pharmacy, biochemistry or nursing
Tip: If you like practical lab work more than essays, look at technician apprenticeships first. They often lead on to a degree apprenticeship later.
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