Chemistry or Economics

I currently take Maths, Physics, Economics and Chemistry at AS-level I am planning to pursue Physics at university, however I am unsure as to what to take at A2; Economics or Chemistry. I know that chemistry and physics go well together but I have read a lot recently about how some physics grads do in fact go into finance and accounting, so I am not sure which to take at A2.


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Which one do you prefer? In terms of which one would be more useful for a physics degree though, I'd say Chemistry without a doubt.

Thanks for the reply! I prefer economics but only slightly, I love them both! I just feel that economics will keep more doors open rather than going purely for science, but also I'm not sure how crucial chemistry will be to physics or if it's even crucial at all.

It keeps the finance path open, since they like physics grads anyway

Thanks for the reply. Would you say drop economics if I wanted to do Natural Sciences?

Definitely,yes.For physics path, maths is enough,but for nat sci you need chem or bio,too

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I currently take Maths, Physics, Economics and Chemistry at AS-level I am planning to pursue Physics at university, however I am unsure as to what to take at A2; Economics or Chemistry. I know that chemistry and physics go well together but I have read a lot recently about how some physics grads do in fact go into finance and accounting, so I am not sure which to take at A2.


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I think it depends on what you're going to be most comfortable with. Both are very respected A-levels. Which A-level do you think you can get the best grade in? Which are you most interested in?

I'm probably better at economics but I find chemistry more interesting. Dilema haha!

Yeah, that is quite a dilemma! Haha. Why don't you carry on all four subjects at A2 for a month or so (if your college/Sixth Form allows it) and then drop a subject?

It's the only thing I can think of so you can make a proper decision. But hopefully you'll figure it out!

Good idea! I think I'll do that! Thanks

Thanks for the reply! I prefer economics but only slightly, I love them both! I just feel that economics will keep more doors open rather than going purely for science, but also I'm not sure how crucial chemistry will be to physics or if it's even crucial at all.

Chemistry isn't crucial but it will definitely help. There is an overlap and my Chemistry A-level did help with aspects of my physics degree.

You already know you want to do physics, why do you care about keeping doors open? Anyway anything you can do with an economics A-level you can do with a physics/chemistry A-levels.

I would base it down on which one you enjoy most or are better at. I would advice chemistry since it will come in use for your degree where as economics wont really.

My 'keeping doors open' mindset was in case I wanted to find a job in finance after uni, even with a physics degree. Would you say it doesn't make a difference if I take economics at A2 or not in terms of finance prospects after a physics degree?

As someone who does chemistry and economics at A2 (chemistry degree next year) I would recommend taking both, or economics. Physics at uni is very mathematical and I'm not sure how much chemistry would help. You would manage without.

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