Can I do engineering without chemistry in a levels

I am taking computer science , physics and maths in a levels so i want to know if chemistry is important to take as I don't want to be a chemical engineer,

Reply 1

depriveofsocial

Original post by ZerefXD

I am taking computer science , physics and maths in a levels so i want to know if chemistry is important to take as I don't want to be a chemical engineer,

Since you’re taking physics, I don’t think it really matters. Most universities, (if you’re thinking of going) will take Physics or Chemistry. A Level Physics is seen as harder and the foundation of Chemistry.

Reply 2

Smack

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Original post by ZerefXD

I am taking computer science , physics and maths in a levels so i want to know if chemistry is important to take as I don't want to be a chemical engineer,

Won't matter on terms of getting into university. A level of chemistry knowledge can be useful on industry, though.

Reply 3

JustBenjamin

Original post by ZerefXD

I am taking computer science , physics and maths in a levels so i want to know if chemistry is important to take as I don't want to be a chemical engineer,

Further maths would be way more useful, chemistry basically doesn't matter.

Reply 4

lanky_giraffe

Original post by depriveofsocial

All of my friends that took chemistry and physics said that chemistry was harder

Also, physics isn’t really the foundation of chemistry; there are aspects of chemistry which are very much related to physics, but parts of it like organic or inorganic are very different to physics.

Reply 5

Muttley79

Original post by ZerefXD

I am taking computer science , physics and maths in a levels so i want to know if chemistry is important to take as I don't want to be a chemical engineer,

No you don't need Chemistry A level for Engineering. You may meet some Chemistry content at uni but they'll teach you it.

Reply 6

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by ZerefXD

I am taking computer science , physics and maths in a levels so i want to know if chemistry is important to take as I don't want to be a chemical engineer,

Hi @ZerefXD,

Thats a great selection of A levels! Most universities require maths & 1 or 2 sciences for engineering. Here at Lancaster University we require A level Mathematics and a Physical Science (for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Computer Science, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics). Chemistry is useful outside of chemical engineering, such as materials, but not having an A level in chemistry isn't necessarily a disadvantage.

Izzy (Lancaster University Engineering Student Ambassador)