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I was so sure before about wanting to do life sciences at uni, but now I am having doubts and maybe want to do astrophysics. I found physics okay at GCSE, but didn't like the teacher. It took me a while to understand the more difficult concepts (magnetism). Further maths is good for me since I've always liked maths, but French will make my options more well-rounded.

My options:
Maths
Chemistry
Biology or physics
Further maths or French
(edited 9 months ago)
Original post by KKS12345
I was so sure before about wanting to do life sciences at uni, but now I am having doubts and maybe want to do astrophysics.
My options:
Maths
Chemistry
Biology or physics
Further maths or French


Use this link (https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/) to see what people are doing to get into their chosen course at their chosen university. Hope this helps :smile:
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Original post by Vyshto Andeddu
Use this link (https://www.theuniguide.co.uk/) to see what people are doing to get into their chosen course at their chosen university. Hope this helps :smile:


thank you!
Reply 3
Original post by KKS12345
I was so sure before about wanting to do life sciences at uni, but now I am having doubts and maybe want to do astrophysics. I found physics okay at GCSE, but didn't like the teacher. It took me a while to understand the more difficult concepts (magnetism). Further maths is good for me since I've always liked maths, but French will make my options more well-rounded.

My options:
Maths
Chemistry
Biology or physics
Further maths or French

If you end up wanting to do astro, you will need physics unless you go via a foundation year. Further maths would also be very helpful but apart from a few unis not a necessity.

French doesn't really add much in terms of applications seeing as you aren't applying for language degrees or anything similar. But if you enjoy the subject and want to do it that's a completely valid reason.

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