Physics and Chemistry without Maths?

I was wondering, if I take Chemistry and Physics at A Level without taking maths, would it be too difficult? Let me just state that I dislike Maths and I want to go into medicine. I would prefer to take the three sciences and economics but if physics relies heavily on maths, then I'll just take Maths instead. Which do you think is the better option?

I was wondering, if I take Chemistry and Physics at A Level without taking maths, would it be too difficult? Let me just state that I dislike Maths and I want to go into medicine. I would prefer to take the three sciences and economics but if physics relies heavily on maths, then I'll just take Maths instead. Which do you think is the better option?

Everybody will tell you Maths/Physics isn't essential. They are correct. If you're gunning for Oxbridge, on the other hand, then you'll need 3 sciences + a good, academic 4th AS.

If you take Physics without Maths, however, you can be put at a disadvantage. Not because you aren't doing Maths, but because you explicitly stated that you didn't like doing it. In Chemistry, there's enough maths to put off a lot of people I knew from some pretty essential (and basic) equations, rearrangements and basic understanding. Being competent at maths gives you the ability to manipulate equations, deal with standard form, do calculations for pH and buffer solutions easier, as well as manage your units properly.

Even if you don't TAKE Maths, I strongly advise that you have at least A* GCSE competency, if not higher. Keep practicing basic maths skills.

The number of people who can't rearrange and resort to stupid 'triangle' methods astounded me. There IS maths in medicine, and if you aren't confident with quickly manipulating numbers then you might not make a good *insert specialisation here* doctor.

I did 3 sci + maths and regretted it, in all fairness. I wish I hadn't taken Physics. I hated EdExcel, they were so dreary and difficult to manage. Pick 3 sciences and then a nice 4th subject which is academically rigorous but which gives you a break. You can then drop one of the sciences (Maths included in 'sciences') and then end up with Bio, Chem + Economics or w/e.

Just my 2 cents.

Right now I'm a B student at GCSE Maths. I'm pretty sure I can at least get an A by the end of the year. So would A Level Maths be too difficult? With Physics I can get help with the Maths related aspects of the course. But still I think Maths would be more useful, so do you think a B-A GCSE Maths student can manage A Level Maths?