In a pickle

If you have two as levels : ICT and Maths

And will gain another 4 as levels at the end of this year

You will need to secure 3 a-levels in three of:

maths, chemistry, biology, physics or r.s

Does that help you?


You could get an a-level in biology, maths, chemistry and have as levels in physics and ICT and meet all the requirements
so you do not have to continue with physics

No, you can drop physics providing you have maths, biology and chemistry at A2

Thanks for advice!

But a bit of problem I have is that I heard Imperial does not accept early grades as part of their offer. They expect it to be done over Yr 12 and Yr 13. I started Maths in Yr 11, and I'm going to finish it this year (in Yr 12). AS-ICT was completed in Yr 11 (also early).....

Well, that's strange of them! Taking A levels early shows you are hardworking and dedicated. I suggest you ring or email them to clarify the situation

I assume you will be applying to other universities though who will accept early A levels. I guess you need to decide that if you did take physics, will you do well in it? Medicine is competitive and there's no point taking physics if your grades will suffer. I really do think chemistry and biology is more relevant to medicine than physics.

There is a lot of anatomy and physiology in medicine so you need knowledge of biology for that. There is also a lot of chemistry/biochemistry when you learn about different medicines and how they work.

Thank you so much!

You've been really helpful