Hey guys, How useful is FM AS/A2 for getting into unis to study physics? Is there anyone who has got a place at a uni for physics who doesnt have FM? (Should I forget applying to Oxford for physics without FM?) Thanks!
I think it's favourable as it suggests you'll be able to cope with the mathematics in the second year. However at some places they bring you to Further Maths level in the first year so it's kind of redundant. It sucks to learn the same thing twice so I recommend finding out if your uni's bring you up to F.Maths level and if they do then take something else (something you enjoy).
I think it's favourable as it suggests you'll be able to cope with the mathematics in the second year. However at some places they bring you to Further Maths level in the first year so it's kind of redundant. It sucks to learn the same thing twice so I recommend finding out if your uni's bring you up to F.Maths level and if they do then take something else (something you enjoy).
Are you doing/applying for a physics course at uni?
Hey guys, How useful is FM AS/A2 for getting into unis to study physics? Is there anyone who has got a place at a uni for physics who doesnt have FM? (Should I forget applying to Oxford for physics without FM?) Thanks!
Pretty sure there will be unis which you can get into without FM, but as far as I know for top unis it's highly desirable
when universities say "further maths isn't compulsory but useful" they're basically saying yes, you would be a much stronger applicant if you had a good grade in it
Nowhere requires you to have Further Maths at A level but if your applying for Oxford then its worthwhile taking it to at least AS. Top universities will say its highly desirable and it may give you an advantage over other applicants Also some universities will drop the offer by one grade if you have further maths to A2
Nowhere requires you to have Further Maths at A level but if your applying for Oxford then its worthwhile taking it to at least AS. Top universities will say its highly desirable and it may give you an advantage over other applicants Also some universities will drop the offer by one grade if you have further maths to A2
I can't remember which ones, but when I was looking around I noticed one or two. I know that for Surrey to do a joint honors in maths and physics they'll drop the grades from AAA to AAB if you do further but they dont for straight physics courses.