Medicine - Which A-Level subjects to take?

I intend to take both Chemistry and Biology to A2 as I know these are required, I also plan to take Psychology to A2 because I find it interesting

However I'm unsure whether to take either Sociology, Maths or Physics as my fourth AS subject.

My preference is Sociology however I fear that it isn't as "respectable" as Physics and Maths and it may hinder my chances of being accepted into a medicine course

Are Physics/Maths (a third science subject) really that important?

And overall are these A-Level choices correct for medicine: Chemistry, Biology Psychology, Sociology?

Mate you will need math for most universities offering medicine. An ideal combination would be biology chemistry physics and maths. However try writing to your university and ask for A level requirements.
Good luck!

Mate you will need math for most universities offering medicine. An ideal combination would be biology chemistry physics and maths. However try writing to your university and ask for A level requirements.
Good luck!

Most Universities require maths (or at least prefer it)

Lots of info here about applting for Medicine - including which A levels required by each Med School : http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medicine

If a Uni only asks for Chem and Bio/another science, and leaves the 3rd subject open, then they wont care what subject you've taken - it could be Art or Theatre Studies, they wont care or give you extra points for some imaginary 'better subject'. So choose a subject you enjoy - you are far more likely to get an A grade, and that is all that matters.

But do you think that my application would be weaker that than of someone taking Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths because these subjects are more difficult? Or do they really not mind

Those subjects would be fine for every medical school except Cambridge. You don't need maths or physics. Sociology is actually taught as part of a medical degree and researched at many medical schools, so I'd be a bit puzzled as to why anyone would consider it not "respectable". In other words, feel free to ignore this "advice":




No.

It wouldn't make a difference. Applications aren't scored by subjects, you just need the requirements (i.e. chemistry and biology) and then they look at other things (GCSEs, UKCAT etc).

So if only Biology and Chemistry are required:

Then somebody taking Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and Sociology will stand just as much of a chance as somebody taking Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths?

I understand that no subject is "easy" but between AS Maths and AS Sociology which do you personally think would be easier to get an A, because that's what really matters at the end of the day?

I'm expecting an A at GCSE Maths with the slight chance of an A*, but most likely an A haha

Completely depends on you. Are you good at essay subjects? Do you want a change so you're not doing all science/maths? Does the sociology syllabus interest you?

I understand that no subject is "easy" but between AS Maths and AS Sociology which do you personally think would be easier to get an A, because that's what really matters at the end of the day?

I'm expecting an A at GCSE Maths with the slight chance of an A*, but most likely an A haha

It'd probably be easier to get an A in Sociology, tbh. AS Maths assumes a large chunk of A* knowledge, and requires much more work than GCSE Maths. If Maths bores you, or you don't have any motivation to work at it, you'll likely struggle. If you're willing to work at it, though, an A in Maths would be achievable!