A-levels-how many?

vesi

Hey guys just a few quick quetions. How many A-levels do you need to study pharmacy, dentistry :help:

? Subjects?:albertein How many are you taking?
Thanx very much to all of you. :party:

Reply 1

alatoiken

probably 3 full A2-levels and an A/S, offers are almost always only made for 3 a2levels. look at the different unis you are looking to apply to and they should tell you the requirements and subject specific grades too. A good science background with subjects such as Bio, Chem, maybe Maths/Physics, or one that offers a bit of diversity, History etc would be ok

Reply 2

GemmyMonster

Ok just looked at ucas course finder, for dentistry, selected 3 random unis, they need:

It seems they want 3 A Levels and 1 AS minimum - AAB offer for your A2 level, Chem + Bio must be at A grade. Some don't need the AS Level. At least some also require "UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)"
They all seem to require interview to be accepted, also one mentioned at least 2 weeks dental work experience/shadowing. It's a 5 year course.

Pharmacy:
3 A2 or 3A2 + 1 AS Level, depending on where you go. Some specify UCAS points (320 the 1 i saw)
All that's specified is Chemistry (B or above) and one other science (which includes physics, biology and maths).

Basically you'd be wise doing 3 of the sciences (which always includes maths) and something else (History, English Literature) if you liked.

I'm either extremely helpful or extremely bored.

Reply 3

Kelly^2

if i were you then i would do maths chemistry biology and an essay subject then drop the latter for a2

Reply 4

xinolisss

7 Alevels 1 AS, and 3 AEAs, listed below :biggrin:

Reply 5

Miss_Scarlett

You need 3 A levels and 4 AS's. GCSE req's vary. AEA's arent essential.

Reply 6

i'm no superman

Well I'm planning on doing medicine in 2009 *touch wood* and I'm currently taking 4 AS and will either stick with all four next year or drop one and take up another AS to have 3 A2 and 2 AS.

Reply 7

HardWork

xinolisss

7 Alevels 1 AS, and 3 AEAs, listed below :biggrin:

Your so clever, have a medal..

Reply 8

ch0c0h01ic

No, i disagree, :adore:

is more in order. This guy is a true gent.

what are AEAs?

The Toffy

what are AEAs?

Application Extension Award

Reply 11

HardWork

I thought it was 'advanced extension award'

Reply 12

GemmyMonster

I think it is, now you say it..

/me goes away to look like an idiot

Reply 13

Jessaay!

xinolisss

7 Alevels 1 AS, and 3 AEAs, listed below :biggrin:

Funny, call me stupid but I can only count 6 A-levels and 7 AS levels/6 AS levels (depending on whether english language and literature are the combined course or separate subjects)

Reply 14

The Toffy

i want to do dentistry or medicine at uni. Should i do AEAs? How do i go about doing this?

Reply 15

Jessaay!

The Toffy

i want to do dentistry or medicine at uni. Should i do AEAs? How do i go about doing this?

It isn't essential, but you definitely should if you want to. Just ask at the beginning of your A2 year to do it at your sixth form, as they're exams you take at the end of the A2 year.

Reply 16

xinolisss

Jessaay!

Funny, call me stupid but I can only count 6 A-levels and 7 AS levels/6 AS levels (depending on whether english language and literature are the combined course or separate subjects)