*MEGATHREAD* Medicine A-Level subjects queries UPDATED for 2022 entry

Im not really a fan of maths which is why im planning to take psychology

I don't think so, only becase there are aspects of psychology that help with biology and vice versa so psychology would be better. But then again, computer scince would keep your options a bit more open if you ever wnna consider a non-science degree...
But personally? Do what you enjoy, because then you're guaranteed to do better in it.

right ok, thank you

If you get good predictions and do well in your A-levels (3As or higher) in the subjects that you're doing, you can apply to Medicine with a Foundation Year courses. These are designed for people who have taken the wrong A-levels to do medicine and spend a year to bring you up to speed with everyone else on the main course at that university. These courses generally have minimum GCSE requirements (but not necessarily specific grades in science).

That said, you would have to consider why you did badly at GCSE trilogy science, because if you found that very difficult, then there's a decent chance that you would not be able to keep up with a medical course. If it was extenuating circumstances or poor learning habits, it would be a good idea to make sure you have everything in order by the time you apply.

If you want to do medicine or nursing, you should also probably start thinking about getting some work shadowing or volunteering in place now, as it can take a while to arrange and it's good to show long-term volunteering on your application.

Good luck!

Biology chemistry and maths are preferred

If you're 'not really a fan of maths' then why are you also considering taking Computer Science!

Biology chemistry and maths are preferred

With the possible exception of Cambridge, no it is not.

OP - your choices sound fine, go with what you enjoy and feel you'd do well in (obviously, biology and chemistry keep your options open the most for medicine). Leicester does actually count psychology as a science, though not sure how many/if any other universities do that.

Biology chemistry and maths are preferred

As long as you have biology and chemistry, your options are almost unlimited. However, there are a few med schools that prefer if you have at least maths or physics—but I wouldn’t exactly say you’re ‘lowering’ your chance. It’s a bit early, but if you have any particular universities in mind that you’d like to apply to next year, I’d recommend checking out their entry requirements to see if they specify any preferences.
Apart from that, good luck.

Ok thanks, do you do medicine?

I am currently in year 11 applying for college and I wanted to know if biology, chemistry and sociology/psychology are accepted to take to do medicine. Its just I know that a lot of people take maths as their third option so I was wondering if I am lowering my chance at getting in by not doing maths. I would like to hear about people in uni/college with these courses applying for medicine.

Applied this year to Cambridge, so I hope I will.