*MEGATHREAD* - The 'What Subjects Should I Do' Megathread
Discussion about medicine applications and medicine.
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*MEGATHREAD* - The 'What Subjects Should I Do' MegathreadAs we seem to be getting an awful lot of these threads appearing now, I've decided to create a post that should answer all of the questions that have been coming up.
What A levels should I do?
Chemistry and biology are the two which are most commonly needed for medicine. This table shows which A levels are required for each medical school. Please note, the table is currently being updated so should only be used as a guide.
Do I need maths?
NO! Maths is not needed for medicine.
Do I need 3 sciences/maths?
Cambridge requires 3 at AS and some colleges require 3 at A2.
Can I take a non-science subject?
Yes. Some medical schools like a non-science 3rd subject. E.g. UCL and Peninsula
Please use this thread to ask any questions related to A level subjects, all further threads on this topic will be merged with this one. If there are any other questions that frequently come up, I will add them to this post (if you can think of any other useful questions, let me know!)Last edited by Hygeia; 02-12-2009 at 18:19. -
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A Level Choices/MedicineWell, today I have pretty much been celebrating my GCSEs results. I am hoping to do Medicine and wanted to pick History, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics for my A levels. Unfortunantly my school 6th form put the subjects in blocks and today I was forced to pick Physics instead of History.
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Re: A Level Choices/MedicineYou don't need maths for medicine. It varies from uni to uni. From what I've read, the vast majority of universities want two science/maths subjects at A Level, one being Chemistry and having Biology to at least AS. The only place I've seen that wants three is Cambridge.
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Re: A Level Choices/MedicineYou don't need maths for medicine and it'll be of little to no use.(Original post by Amalie_J)
Hi, I'm pretty sure that you need maths for medicine so I don't know how that will work out
Often, the only subjects that universities list as being essential are biology and chemistry. Even then, there are four or five who only ask for one of those two sciences (providng the other is at GCSE).
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Re: A Level Choices/MedicineUCL is the only medical school, as far as I'm aware, that give preference to those with an arts A level. That said, I'm sure plenty don't have arts subjects. If you feel strongly about it, choose another arts subject that does fit into your timetable or do an AS in history in Year 13 if that works.
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Re: A Level Choices/MedicineHey there Amalie_J
Its a shame that you couldn't do what you first wanted because of the way the courses are run but having four science A levels shouldn't disadvantage you in anyway because there are plenty of other ways to show non-science interests, just try your best to make a strong overall application and then I am sure Uni's will not worry. If you need any other advice feel free to ask.
Best wishes and Congrats on the GCSE's, I take it they went well if you are celebrating
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Re: A Level Choices/MedicineMight want to read that sentence again xD(Original post by Philosoraptor)
If it's something you can't change - it's something you can't change.
And can I just reinforce the above mentioned fact that no one doesn't need maths to study medicine!!
You basically said you do need maths to study medicine the way you postmodified the 'no one' with 'doesn't' Dx
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Re: A Level Choices/MedicineI'm hoping to do medicine too and I've asked around. It's true they like variety, but you can get that outside of academics as well. For example, getting involved with a society or club or actively making a difference in your community.(Original post by Amalie_J)
Well, today I have pretty much been celebrating my GCSEs results. I am hoping to do Medicine and wanted to pick History, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics for my A levels. Unfortunantly my school 6th form put the subjects in blocks and today I was forced to pick Physics instead of History.
I was wondering if it is true that universities perfer to see something outside the sciences as well?
Good luck
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Re: A Level Choices/MedicineAha, the problems of missing out a single comma!(Original post by xSkyFire)
Might want to read that sentence again xD
You basically said you do need maths to study medicine the way you postmodified the 'no one' with 'doesn't' Dx
lol just pointing that out.
See if you can work out where it should go.
HINT: think third person singular one.
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Re: sociology,biology,chemistry for medicineThey're fine for most medical schools, for more detailed information on acceptable combinations of A-levels check the individual schools websites or the TSR wiki. Ignore Diaz, there's so much wrong with that post it's not even worth commenting.
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Re: sociology,biology,chemistry for medicinelike?(Original post by John Locke)
They're fine for most medical schools, for more detailed information on acceptable combinations of A-levels check the individual schools websites or the TSR wiki. Ignore Diaz, there's so much wrong with that post it's not even worth commenting.
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