[YellowSmartie]

Hi!
I've been really worried about my choices for A level and I'm trying to make sure my choices are beneficial to becoming a Midwife but ones I will enjoy doing also!

The 4 A levels I'm choosing are Biology, Psychology, English Lit and Religious Studies. I just want to know if these would be okay if I want to be a Midwife?

I know English Lit probably wouldn't be all that important to Midwifery but It's something I enjoy along with Religious Studies and I absolutely love the sound of the course description but the English Lit A level I would be willing to change if needed.

[Llewellyn]

(Original post by YellowSmartie)
Hi!
I've been really worried about my choices for A level and I'm trying to make sure my choices are beneficial to becoming a Midwife but ones I will enjoy doing also!

The 4 A levels I'm choosing are Biology, Psychology, English Lit and Religious Studies. I just want to know if these would be okay if I want to be a Midwife?

I know English Lit probably wouldn't be all that important to Midwifery but It's something I enjoy along with Religious Studies and I absolutely love the sound of the course description but the English Lit A level I would be willing to change if needed.

EngLit and Religious studies would both be fine, and are good subjects. Biology is obviously great for midwifery.

Psychology is the only one I'd raise my eyebrows on. It's ok, but I think Maths or Chemistry would look slightly better. But if you're not too confident in those subjects, then just pick the subject that interests you the most. e.g. Geography, History, a language, etc. would all be fine choices.

I don't think many midwifery courses have very strict subject requirements (other than perhaps biology), but the subjects you mention are fine. It is only psychology that I question. Partly because universities (for whatever reason) don't think it is as good and partly because psychology A level exams are pretty difficult, and it's best to avoid anything too difficult if possible.

[Llewellyn]

(Original post by Swords N Thorns)
I would like to go into Medicine after leaving sixth form, so I've decided that I'm definitely taking Biology, Chemistry and Maths.

However, for my fourth A Level, I can't decide between English Literature and Classic Civilisations...which do you think would be the most appropriate!

English Literature would be the best preparation for Medicine (interviews, tests, etc.) But it would be ok to take something else if you'd prefer to.

[matty123]

What is A Level maths like? (AS + A2)

Currently studying GCSE and enjoy it when I can do it lol.

Currently at a high A, with quite a bit of revision.

Would I cope?

If anyone answers, please quote.

Thank you!

[Dalek1099]

(Original post by matty123)
What is A Level maths like? (AS + A2)

Currently studying GCSE and enjoy it when I can do it lol.

Currently at a high A, with quite a bit of revision.

Would I cope?

If anyone answers, please quote.

Thank you!

Probably not because my sister got an A at GCSE ,with little revision and a D at AS.It is easy to get an A* at GCSE Maths,with no revision and A-Level is a lot tougher.

[Llewellyn]

(Original post by matty123)
What is A Level maths like? (AS + A2)

Currently studying GCSE and enjoy it when I can do it lol.

Currently at a high A, with quite a bit of revision.

Would I cope?

If anyone answers, please quote.

Thank you!

A level maths is quite different to GCSE maths. There are people who got A*s at GCSE, who are getting Es now. There are people who got Bs a GCSE who are getting Cs now. It's hard to tell, and it depends on the person.

How good are you at: factorising, algebra, graphs, (probability or physics)? They are key to A level maths. A lot of GCSE maths is not in the A level.

AS maths is a lot easier than A2. It depends on how your mind works. Most of A level maths is learning and applying techniques, which makes it one of the easier A levels if you are willing to try and understand and work hard.


Definitely your best option is to ask your maths teacher (for GCSE) what he/ she thinks of you doing A level maths. Failing that, it may be worth looking at a few A level topics in the summer holidays, and then if it's too much you can swap it early in September.

[madders94]

(Original post by Dalek1099)
Probably not because my sister got an A at GCSE ,with little revision and a D at AS.It is easy to get an A* at GCSE Maths,with no revision and A-Level is a lot tougher.

Depends on whether you're Maths-minded or not - just because for one person it's easy with no revision, doesn't mean that it will be for everyone. I revised quite a lot for GCSE Maths and only just managed a C (admittedly I was very ill but it shouldn't have stopped me getting at least a B with my predicted grades and the amount of revision).

I think a lot of my friends who did A Level Maths found it a massive step up and really struggled, but once they settled into it they're finding it a lot easier.

[matty123]

(Original post by Llewellyn)
A level maths is quite different to GCSE maths. There are people who got A*s at GCSE, who are getting Es now. There are people who got Bs a GCSE who are getting Cs now. It's hard to tell, and it depends on the person.

How good are you at: factorising, algebra, graphs, (probability or physics)? They are key to A level maths. A lot of GCSE maths is not in the A level.

AS maths is a lot easier than A2. It depends on how your mind works. Most of A level maths is learning and applying techniques, which makes it one of the easier A levels if you are willing to try and understand and work hard.


Definitely your best option is to ask your maths teacher (for GCSE) what he/ she thinks of you doing A level maths. Failing that, it may be worth looking at a few A level topics in the summer holidays, and then if it's too much you can swap it early in September.

Factorising and algebra are currently my main strengths.

[Llewellyn]

(Original post by matty123)
Factorising and algebra are currently my main strengths.

Well factorising and algebra (algebra especially) are probably the biggest parts of A level maths you will have been introduced to so far. So going on that I'd say it's definitely worth your consideration at least.

But, to re-emphasise my point, I would get your teacher's opinion on this. They will know your maths better than anyone.

Also, if you're thinking of doing a science-related course at university, maths will be a huge help.

[Clumsy_Chemist]

(Original post by YellowSmartie)
Hi!
I've been really worried about my choices for A level and I'm trying to make sure my choices are beneficial to becoming a Midwife but ones I will enjoy doing also!

The 4 A levels I'm choosing are Biology, Psychology, English Lit and Religious Studies. I just want to know if these would be okay if I want to be a Midwife?

I know English Lit probably wouldn't be all that important to Midwifery but It's something I enjoy along with Religious Studies and I absolutely love the sound of the course description but the English Lit A level I would be willing to change if needed.

Sounds perfect

(Original post by matty123)
What is A Level maths like? (AS + A2)

Currently studying GCSE and enjoy it when I can do it lol.

Currently at a high A, with quite a bit of revision.

Would I cope?

If anyone answers, please quote.

Thank you!

You'll cope fine as long as you put the effort in. It's a really hard slog but worth it because it's incredibly useful.

[danielm1206]

I've decided to do 3 AS levels next year, Economics, Art and Literature and continue all 3 onto A2. I know that most students do 4 AS levels and 3 A2s; this year (I'm currently in year 11) I'm going to be sitting Philosophy & Ethics AS Level, so I would technically have 4 AS levels and 3 A2's.

However, is the fact that I didn't sit my Philosophy AS level at the same time as my AS levels a disadvantage? Should I do another AS level next year?

I'd like to do a degree in Graphic Design, so I need to do Art, and I'd like to have as much time as possible to spend on my art coursework etc, which is why I'd rather do 3 AS subjects next year

Any help would be much appreciated

[Dalek1099]

(Original post by danielm1206)
I've decided to do 3 AS levels next year, Economics, Art and Literature and continue all 3 onto A2. I know that most students do 4 AS levels and 3 A2s; this year (I'm currently in year 11) I'm going to be sitting Philosophy & Ethics AS Level, so I would technically have 4 AS levels and 3 A2's.

However, is the fact that I didn't sit my Philosophy AS level at the same time as my AS levels a disadvantage? Should I do another AS level next year?

I'd like to do a degree in Graphic Design, so I need to do Art, and I'd like to have as much time as possible to spend on my art coursework etc, which is why I'd rather do 3 AS subjects next year

Any help would be much appreciated

You will be fine because generally all they care about is that the 3 A-Levels are sat at college and that you have an AS and aren't really bothered about that AS anyway.

[Clumsy_Chemist]

(Original post by danielm1206)
I've decided to do 3 AS levels next year, Economics, Art and Literature and continue all 3 onto A2. I know that most students do 4 AS levels and 3 A2s; this year (I'm currently in year 11) I'm going to be sitting Philosophy & Ethics AS Level, so I would technically have 4 AS levels and 3 A2's.

However, is the fact that I didn't sit my Philosophy AS level at the same time as my AS levels a disadvantage? Should I do another AS level next year?

I'd like to do a degree in Graphic Design, so I need to do Art, and I'd like to have as much time as possible to spend on my art coursework etc, which is why I'd rather do 3 AS subjects next year

Any help would be much appreciated

I suggest you study 4 ASs in year 12 - the reason for this is not that you need 4, because you only need 3, but rather to give you options at the end of year 12. If you take only 3 there's a risk you'll not like or struggle with one of them, even if it seems unlikely now.

[diggy]

How much math is involved in a lvl chem

and is the difficulty as hard as gcse

[CatRox]

(Original post by YellowSmartie)
Hi!
I've been really worried about my choices for A level and I'm trying to make sure my choices are beneficial to becoming a Midwife but ones I will enjoy doing also!

The 4 A levels I'm choosing are Biology, Psychology, English Lit and Religious Studies. I just want to know if these would be okay if I want to be a Midwife?

I know English Lit probably wouldn't be all that important to Midwifery but It's something I enjoy along with Religious Studies and I absolutely love the sound of the course description but the English Lit A level I would be willing to change if needed.

Biology and psychology are great for midwifery. The majority of universities will require you to have a science or social science to do midwifery, so biology is the ideal but it's good to have psychology in case you don't do so well in biology. Also, I've used a lot of the things I learnt during A Level psychology whilst doing the midwifery degree. If you've got those 2, the other subjects you choose don't matter so much, but RS and English Lit are good, especially if you think you will enjoy them.

[mintbear]

How much maths is actually involved in Economics A level? Ta

[non]

(Original post by mintbear)
How much maths is actually involved in Economics A level? Ta

not much, just reading graphs and simple maths.

[thu_]

Hello, I'm stuck between Psychology and Art and mainly confused about dropping a subject in the second year. I'm doing Biology and Chemistry (which I need full A levels for university), English Language (not sure, but I think good to have full A level) and Art OR Psychology. I'm willing to do a lot of coursework for Art and I think it's a good option between all the other Chemistry and Bio exams that I'll have to do. Also I think I'd feel and do better at compared to Psychology.
Another question, isn't it bad to drop a subject and continue with three A2's? What do universities think about AS's? If I'm doing good with four AS's does that mean I shouldn't drop any or? If I drop Art and have only AS does that mean universities will ignore it or?

[fletchdd02]

(Original post by diggy)
How much math is involved in a lvl chem

and is the difficulty as hard as gcse

There is quite a lot of maths, re arranging formulae and moles calculations etc.

I'd say a grade B GCSE is required

[EnviroProtector]

Hi! I'm choosing Biology, Environmental Studies, Chemistry and Classical Civilisation.
For GCSE, Im predicted B in Maths, A/A* in Additional Science, B in Eng Lit, B in Eng Lang, A in History, and the rest are B's.

I have heard how hard chem & bio are, do you think aslong as I put the effort in, I could get a AAB (bio, chem and enviro studies)