In all honesty Chemistry A-level is difficult. I have taken a wide range of A-levels (Forensic Science, English Literature, Geography, Welsh Baccalaureate and Chemistry) so as an individual who is not coming from a strong scientific background (and when beginning A2 I had completed GCSE Science and Additional Science 3 years prior) I guess it will be largely more difficult for me than for others. However, I do find that the logic and mechanisms behind organic chemistry a serious amount easier than inorganic chemistry. Originally I found the maths difficult but after a few attempts and some memorising of my maths GCSE 2 years prior to AS chemistry, it came to me pretty quickly. I find it a really enjoyable subject and I love the practical aspects of it. I will be going on to study Chemistry at university. Is anybody else?
No i am studying Medicine and i kind of wanted to find out how much organic/ inorganic chemistry is there in medicine obviously I'm assuming more organic in pharmacology module but yeah mole calculations and stuff i can see coming up ugh
No i am studying Medicine and i kind of wanted to find out how much organic/ inorganic chemistry is there in medicine obviously I'm assuming more organic in pharmacology module but yeah mole calculations and stuff i can see coming up ugh
I have friends who are studying Medicine and they say that there is a large amount of chemistry based maths, but there is not an overly large chemical content as such. They find there to an almost negligible amount of chemistry compared to biology. On the other hand, pharmacology modules feature a high organic chemistry content with some inorganic chemistry thrown in. Apparently, they find their pharmacology modules to be simpler (and more enjoyable) than the chemistry they had completed at A-level.
I have friends who are studying Medicine and they say that there is a large amount of chemistry based maths, but there is not an overly large chemical content as such. They find there to an almost negligible amount of chemistry compared to biology. On the other hand, pharmacology modules feature a high organic chemistry content with some inorganic chemistry thrown in. Apparently, they find their pharmacology modules to be simpler (and more enjoyable) than the chemistry they had completed at A-level.
aah thats sick thanks yeah what i find weird is how chemistry is the compulsory required subject for medicine admission but Bio is like not that emphasised albeit entirely makes up the whole of the Medical degree? lol i just can't wait to start i miss studying that stuff
aah thats sick thanks yeah what i find weird is how chemistry is the compulsory required subject for medicine admission but Bio is like not that emphasised albeit entirely makes up the whole of the Medical degree? lol i just can't wait to start i miss studying that stuff
I think the lack of a requirement for Biology probably has something to do with the structure of the course. For example, some universities will teach all the biology content required within the first year. Whereas others will require you to have previous knowledge and will teach a larger Chemistry content.
What was your motivation for medicine out of curiosity?
this is a really long story i always wanted to do medicine from a very young age as i was always fascinated by how the human body works and disease and science has always amazed me but during my GCSEs and A levels i had many doubts and considered a few other career paths (engineering, pharmacy, research scientist) I guess what drew me to medicine was the practical application of science and being able to talk to lots of different types of ppl on a daily basis - thats something u won't get sitting in a lab i like the diversity of medicine and the career progression and i like how much responsibility i have _ my decisions could ultimately save lives ( or take them away) but thats the kind of challenge that i look forward to albeit how stressful life as a Doctor is
man i just recited my interview performance to you lol