A Level Physics of Chemistry?
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A Level Physics of Chemistry?Hey everybody, really struggling on which subject to pick for AS! I'm definitely doing Maths, English Lit and History. I want to do a science as well though so I can keep more doors open. Physics goes well with Maths so I was leaning towards that but will Chemistry give me more options at University? Any advice or suggestions would help a lot! I think I'll get a A in GCSE Maths and either a B or an A in Chemistry+Physics. Thanks!
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?Depends what you want to do at uni, tbh. If you're naturally good at Physics + Maths, Physics seems to be the better option. Chemistry, on the other hand, I found it pretty interesting but if you're planning on taking it to A2, be prepared to spit blood if you want a decent grade.
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?I'm not entirely sure, I think I want to do Law but I want a backup as well in case I change my mind.(Original post by etothepii)
Depends what you want to do at uni, tbh. If you're naturally good at Physics + Maths, Physics seems to be the better option. Chemistry, on the other hand, I found it pretty interesting but if you're planning on taking it to A2, be prepared to spit blood if you want a decent grade. -
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?If you think you might change your mind to something science-y, Chemistry might open a lot of doors, but that shouldn't be the only reason why you pick Chemistry.(Original post by swylde)
I'm not entirely sure, I think I want to do Law but I want a backup as well in case I change my mind. -
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?So is Chemistry(Original post by vedderfan94)
Tbh, the maths in A-level physics is pretty much GCSE maths so I wouldn't really say they complement each other at A-level. But pick physics because it's awesome!
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?Chemistry is the harder of the two, and probably the hardest A level out there. However, it opens up far more doors than physics, and its the basic science that links all the other sciences together. Therefore, I'd recommend chemistry.
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?Personally I would say that chemistry is the hardest of two, but you could drop after AS and I agree that mathematics goes well with physics. Which subject do you enjoy the most at GCSE? If you're going to do well, you have to pick a subject you actually enjoy.
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?I really like chemistry, but it's also super hard. But with some hard graft you should come out with a good grade.
However, if you don't really like chemistry and aren't prepared to work hard then don't bother with 'cause you won't come out with a good grade. Lots of people take chemistry then drop it after the January exams. -
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?If you want to start the debate of most basic science, surely that would be Physics and not Chemistry?(Original post by navarre)
Chemistry is the harder of the two, and probably the hardest A level out there. However, it opens up far more doors than physics, and its the basic science that links all the other sciences together. Therefore, I'd recommend chemistry.
Physics is the study of particles and the world around us. Chemistry is a deeper understanding of the interactions between those particles, and so technically Physics encompasses Chemistry.
In reality though I view Chemistry as a completely different discipline because of how different it is. At a fundamental level it is part of Physics but due to it's depth it's a separate route of study. -
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?At a fundamental level, it is pretty much applied physics.(Original post by ThatPerson)
If you want to start the debate of most basic science, surely that would be Physics and not Chemistry?
Physics is the study of particles and the world around us. Chemistry is a deeper understanding of the interactions between those particles, and so technically Physics encompasses Chemistry.
In reality though I view Chemistry as a completely different discipline because of how different it is. At a fundamental level it is part of Physics but due to it's depth it's a separate route of study. -
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?I am willing to work hard on whatever subjects I pick. My Chemistry teacher (Head of Science) thinks I'd fine doing any of the Sciences. Both interest me but Physics slightly more. To be honest I want to pick the subject that's going to keep my options open more
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?I do both chemistry and physics but I enjoy physics more than chemistry. But, the thing is you should do something you enjoy because if you don't enjoy it you won't do as well and also you would want to bash your head against the wall when it comes to revision.
not that I am saying do physics because it is your choice but physics is more interesting I think
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?I totally agree with the poster. My teacher warned us that even though some people may have got A/A* at GCSE, there is a huge margin for failure in Chemistry. You can know the stuff, and learn it all, and understand it, but there's less 'safety' in it. My friend in her January exam worked really hard for her Chemistry, and only barely passed. The key in Chemistry is precision, and I cannot stress that enough.(Original post by navarre)
Chemistry is the harder of the two, and probably the hardest A level out there. However, it opens up far more doors than physics, and its the basic science that links all the other sciences together. Therefore, I'd recommend chemistry.
I'd say it's more interesting than Physics, but I'm biased because I didn't like it at GCSE
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?No. Chemistry is known as the central science, because it is relevant in biology, physics, psychology, geology, medicine, geography...(Original post by ThatPerson)
If you want to start the debate of most basic science, surely that would be Physics and not Chemistry?
Physics is the study of particles and the world around us. Chemistry is a deeper understanding of the interactions between those particles, and so technically Physics encompasses Chemistry.
In reality though I view Chemistry as a completely different discipline because of how different it is. At a fundamental level it is part of Physics but due to it's depth it's a separate route of study.
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Re: A Level Physics of Chemistry?Ah, after reading your first post, I think I misread. I didn't see the "connects the other sciences".(Original post by navarre)
No. Chemistry is known as the central science, because it is relevant in biology, physics, psychology, geology, medicine, geography...
Read this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_central_science
