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repeating year 12.

Hi I am currently in year 12 studying BTEC extended diploma in Engineering and A-level maths so 4 a-levels. But now since its ben about half the year I feel like Engineering isn't something I will ever enjoy. TBH I feel stupid for picking it.
So the GCSE grades I got was 9.9 in combined science and my question is if I change my subjects next year and repeat year 12 with different subjects to Biology, Chemistry and Geography or Maths(depends on my maths end of year grade). Judging by my GCSE grades would I manage the science subjects. I know it sounds like it's a stupid question but everyone, who I have asked has only said how hard they are and how the GCSE grades don't really matter when it comes to A-level. Please advise if I should just go for the change or should I stick with the engineering, which is a bit easier and go into a carreer that isn't bad but I wont really enjoy.

Also, if I switch to the A-levels would it stop me getting into dentistry becasue i'm still completing them within 2 years but I would just be one year older.

My main worry about swuching is if i wont get int dentstry or if i will struggle with the science a levels because eveyone keeps on telling me how hard they are.

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Reply 1

lovesapples

I'd suggest going on the PMT website to look at some of the revision notes and past papers for the subjects you're interested in. You'll probably realise that you are more capable than you think. Science A Levels are not necessarily easy but you have two years to learn everything and since they're popular, there's loads of resources and videos to help with learning content.

Universities don't look at age just grades and personal statements. In the unlikely event that you don't get into dentistry there is always the opportunity to do a foundation year.

Apply for A Levels and if you change your mind over the summer you can just continue with the BTEC

Reply 2

zak.sa1

Original post by lovesapples

I'd suggest going on the PMT website to look at some of the revision notes and past papers for the subjects you're interested in. You'll probably realise that you are more capable than you think. Science A Levels are not necessarily easy but you have two years to learn everything and since they're popular, there's loads of resources and videos to help with learning content.
Universities don't look at age just grades and personal statements. In the unlikely event that you don't get into dentistry there is always the opportunity to do a foundation year.
Apply for A Levels and if you change your mind over the summer you can just continue with the BTEC

Are there any universities that do Foundation dentistry year