Can I study medicine without A Level Biology?

I am currently doing my AS Levels. I am studying Maths, Chemistry, English Literature and History. When I started college I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, the only thing I knew is that I wanted to make a difference and help people. But my grades have been good, and I have found that I am particularly enjoying the science subjects. I feel really drawn to medicine and feel like this might me the career for me. The thought of it really excites me and I love both the academic science aspect and the patient contact. I truly cannot think of any career more rewarding.

But everyone around me is telling me not to apply because I won't get in because of my lack of science subjects. I have good grades and got all As and A*s at GCSE (more than 65% A*s). Do I have a shot, or are they right? Will having (stupidly) not taken biology put me at a major disadvantage in the application process, and the course? I'm terrified of getting all rejections next year if I do apply. All advice/opinions will really be appreciated.

You will probably have some limitations becuase most ask for 3 sciences but since your doing chemistry u can still apply for a few. Best advise would be to take up as biology next year if u want to be less limited but apart from that you will be allright.

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/medical_school_a_level_requirements

You will have a slight a problem. A few places require A level biology but generally they want Chemistry definitely and two other science subjects, you only have chemistry and maths so it could be problem.

Though there are plenty that are fine with Chemistry and maths Depends what grades you get.

No they don't.


How did you manage to supply the relevant link and then claim something that is refuted by it? Only one med school requires three sciences. One.

However the Chemistry and Maths thing would be a problem for those (numerous) schools that require Chemistry 'and one other lab-based science'. Doing AS Biology during Year 13 would open up a lot more med schools to the OP.

I will admit its not as many as I first though, I just know its always useful to have 3 (from other people experiences) while not necessary. However, a lot of them do say they want biology which is important.

Also i counted 2

I am currently doing my AS Levels. I am studying Maths, Chemistry, English Literature and History. When I started college I wasn't sure what I wanted to do, the only thing I knew is that I wanted to make a difference and help people. But my grades have been good, and I have found that I am particularly enjoying the science subjects. I feel really drawn to medicine and feel like this might me the career for me. The thought of it really excites me and I love both the academic science aspect and the patient contact. I truly cannot think of any career more rewarding.

But everyone around me is telling me not to apply because I won't get in because of my lack of science subjects. I have good grades and got all As and A*s at GCSE (more than 65% A*s). Do I have a shot, or are they right? Will having (stupidly) not taken biology put me at a major disadvantage in the application process, and the course? I'm terrified of getting all rejections next year if I do apply. All advice/opinions will really be appreciated.

What were the two?

Cambridge and imperial

Imperial does not require 3 Maths/Science subjects at A2.

Never said A2, said A level, and Imperial clearly states:

Chemistry and/or Biology at A or AS level (B at AS-level if one is dropped), plus one other science/maths subject.

This person only has 2 science/maths subject. Yes, it said and/or but definitely they prefer the and option.