NatSci question

Hello everyone

Just something I wanted to ask so I can rule something out (or not lol)

For NatSci, is double maths + physics an acceptable A-level combination?

What about if someone did that (^) and chemistry as well but chose to focus on the original trio to get them as high as possible...leavubg the chemistry at just be a B (for instance)? Would that be goodbye opportunity? Do they expect someone to ace everything before applying? (Yes, this is for applying post A-levels)

Also consider that some (many?) colleges give 4 subject offers if you present 4 A-levels.

However A*A*A*B achieved would probably still make you a competitive applicant. But no more competitive than A*A*A*.

Do the subjects you want to study and can do well at.

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What sciences do you like? Think of entrance requirements and qualifications as a reflection of skills and knowledge, not just shiny badges to impress admissions tutors.

My offer is A*A*AB for the same four A levels mentioned if that is at all relevant?
I suppose that suggests they might be interested in a fourth subject that's a slightly lower grade but I did also apply in different circumstances (predicted grades od 4A*s rather than any actual grades yet) so it could also have nothing to do with what they might expect from a post A level application.

I really like physics and maths, but I'm quite liking the idea of learning computer science (I don't study it, but I've seen bits and bobs and it looks both very useful and fairly interesting)
which I know is on offer for first year NatSci.

I do struggle a bit with Chemistry, and I have - to be genuinely honest - let it slip, so as much as I want to work at it I am only being realistic.

So, in that sense, would that non A(+) grade be a poor reflection?

Reading what Doonesbury said, the answer I gather would be "no", which is reassuring. I have heard though that applicants applying for physical NatSci still get asked Chemistry questions and that'd be a tad concerning for me because I don't feel anywhere near as comfortable doing chemistry as I do physics.

I just can't help but wonder if someone had applied with *just* double maths and physics, if they would have a reasonable chance of getting in (compared to those who did the classic 4). I get the impression that's more than fine. Ergo, I highly doubt they'd be asked any chemistry and so if they answered well their physics / maths questions then all is fine. But if I then apply with having done chemistry, then I presume I'll have to answer chemistry questions which I feel would put me at a disadvantage because I know I struggle a bit with chemistry. I want to continue chemistry because I want something to show for the work I've put into it, but I don't massively enjoy it partly because I don't understand it as well as other stuff. (I'm sure once I stop taking chemistry A-level it'll seem really cool again haha )

I think that's really what I'm angling at to be honest.

Hello everyone

Just something I wanted to ask so I can rule something out (or not lol)

For NatSci, is double maths + physics an acceptable A-level combination?

What about if someone did that (^) and chemistry as well but chose to focus on the original trio to get them as high as possible...leaving the chemistry at just be a B (for instance)? Would that be goodbye opportunity? Do they expect someone to ace everything before applying? (Yes, this is for applying post A-levels)

I reckon a B in chemistry would be a major setback for a post A-level application for phys natsci, even if you don't intend on taking chemistry in the first year. There are two, related reasons for this: