How useful is Maths A level?

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Science degrees are hard! A-levels really aren't, in comparison! Least of all A-level maths, which is a fairly gentle step up from GCSE, I'd say. Plus, if it's fairly inevitable that you will need Maths, it will be harder to juggle learning A-level Maths whilst trying to do a degree than relearning or knowing the Maths already. So you might as well bite the bullet now, when you have plenty of support from your teachers!

ok i understand but maths is quite hard do i just have to take it up the ass now with a 6 inch rather than taking it up the ass when i go to uni with a 12 inch? that is what you're saying rite

Reply 81

henryt

Original post by zalwanich

ok i understand but maths is quite hard do i just have to take it up the ass now with a 6 inch rather than taking it up the ass when i go to uni with a 12 inch? that is what you're saying rite

Well, some people might enjoy the 12 inches more, but yes.

Reply 82

cambo211

Original post by zalwanich

why not

Because we only had 2 classes of maths A-Level students.

There certainly weren't enough teachers to offer every module.

Reply 83

Jale

Original post by zalwanich

ok i understand but maths is quite hard do i just have to take it up the ass now with a 6 inch rather than taking it up the ass when i go to uni with a 12 inch? that is what you're saying rite

It's more of a 'do i want to be kicked in the shin now or lose my foot later'. Totally failing to understand stats makes me feel like I am missing a foot.

Reply 84

zalwanich

Original post by Jale

It's more of a 'do i want to be kicked in the shin now or lose my foot later'. Totally failing to understand stats makes me feel like I am missing a foot.

cheers m8

Reply 85

zalwanich

Original post by henryt

Well, some people might enjoy the 12 inches more, but yes.

lol

Reply 86

nmudz_009

Original post by zalwanich

How useful is Maths A level?

I want to do biochemistry at degree and im taking chemistry and biology at A level for definite. thanks xx

Not useful for bio chemistry much unless you want to apply for imperial.

Reply 87

nmudz_009

Original post by zalwanich

ok i understand but maths is quite hard do i just have to take it up the ass now with a 6 inch rather than taking it up the ass when i go to uni with a 12 inch? that is what you're saying rite

hmmmm

Reply 88

zalwanich

Original post by nmudz_009

hmmmm

what

Reply 89

zalwanich

Original post by nmudz_009

Not useful for bio chemistry much unless you want to apply for imperial.

are u sure plz be honest

Reply 90

F1's Finest

Original post by cambo211

The choice for quite a large group doesn't exist.

It's often chosen by the school/teacher.

i know that, maybe i didnt make it clear enough, but the overall point is that your not restricted to certain applied modules.
some schools may do M1 and M2
whilst another school could do S1 and S2.
another school could do d1 and d2
another school could do m1 and s1
another school could M1 and D1

loads of combinations lolz. which brings me to my next question, work out the number of different combinations if your only allocated 2 slots for applied modules.................just kidddingggggg !!! :biggrin:

Reply 91

Jale

Original post by nmudz_009

Not useful for bio chemistry much unless you want to apply for imperial.

Biochemists at my uni disagree. Biologists of any sort who actually have to do experiments disagree. People who want to understand topics that have a significant modelling or data processing component disagree.

Personally I can see why my dept is thinking of putting Maths AS as a requirement.