Even if a doctor is struck off, they retain the "Dr" title - which is an academic qualification.

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The full rigour of externally-marked exams would be reserved for the advanced level - which would become the dominant, end-of-school academic qualification.

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She had the university qualification to be a teacher, but it was all academic theory, no hands on practice.

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She also welcomed a recommendation that pupils receive the same Welsh Baccalaureate qualification at each level, regardless of whether they do academic or vocational subjects.

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