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Choosing A-levels for Computer Science, Law, and Medicine

I am beginning to consider different degrees and career options. I cannot decide between computer science, law and medicine at university. Would A-levels in maths, further maths, chemistry and English/history enable me to study all the degrees in university for example at Oxford?
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Original post by VoiidDev
I am beginning to consider different degrees and career options. I cannot decide between computer science, law and medicine at university. Would A-levels in maths, further maths, chemistry and English/history enable me to study all the degrees in university for example at Oxford?

If you get the grades required then Yes. From Oxford's website.
Medicine; Candidates are required to achieve at least a grade A in both Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. So Yes.
Law; 3 A levels at AAA. An essay subject can be helpful when completing this course but is not required for admission. So again Yes.
CS; A*AA including at least an A in Mathematics, with the A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Computer Science.
Those taking Further Mathematics A-level or AS-level are required to achieve at least Grade A. So again Yes.
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I think you would be better trying to narrow down what you want to study at university.
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Original post by bamtutor

If you get the grades required then Yes. From Oxford's website.
Medicine; Candidates are required to achieve at least a grade A in both Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics. So Yes.
Law; 3 A levels at AAA. An essay subject can be helpful when completing this course but is not required for admission. So again Yes.
CS; A*AA including at least an A in Mathematics, with the A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Computer Science.
Those taking Further Mathematics A-level or AS-level are required to achieve at least Grade A. So again Yes.


Thanks so much for your response! So theoretically I could study all those courses at university with those A-levels. Despite this, I think it's better to tailor my A-levels to a course I want to do at university. I think it's better for me to consider a single degree or career which I want to do.

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