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should I take triple science for GCSE if I want to be a dentist

in year 11 will I need to take triple science for my GCSE if I want to be a dentist
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5268498

I don't think it really matters, if you do triple science or not, just when you are choosing your alevels make sure you look at the entry requirements at different universities for your course

Take for example Bristol http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2019/dentistry/bds-dentistry/ they just require an A (7) in Maths and a C(5? I think) in English
Original post by leahkhan
in year 11 will I need to take triple science for my GCSE if I want to be a dentist


You don't have to.

Some schools don't even offer triple science.
Reply 3
ok thank you , did you do triple ?
Original post by 学生の父
It would be highly advisable if you did. Doing Triple Science gives you a firmer foundation for your science A-levels, and will also give you a broader perspective for your UCAT exam in the summer after Year 12.

If your school is offering you a Triple option, please take it with open arms.
Reply 4
would you recommend because I only really need chemistry and biology
Original post by Blue_Cow
You don't have to.

Some schools don't even offer triple science.
Reply 5
Original post by Blue_Cow
You don't have to.

Some schools don't even offer triple science.


ok my school dose , do you think I should do it because I have got 5 days to choose but I only need chemistry and biology right ?
Original post by leahkhan
would you recommend because I only really need chemistry and biology


Original post by leahkhan
ok my school dose , do you think I should do it because I have got 5 days to choose but I only need chemistry and biology right ?


Take it if you want to.

I enjoy science, so I took it back in 2015.
Reply 7
did you use any websites that helped you ?
Original post by Blue_Cow
Take it if you want to.

I enjoy science, so I took it back in 2015.
Reply 8
Original post by HanimalGurl
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5268498

I don't think it really matters, if you do triple science or not, just when you are choosing your alevels make sure you look at the entry requirements at different universities for your course

Take for example Bristol http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2019/dentistry/bds-dentistry/ they just require an A (7) in Maths and a C(5? I think) in English


ok thanks do you know what they require in science ?
Original post by leahkhan
did you use any websites that helped you ?


Not really. Just the CGP revision guide, the textbook, specification and past papers.
Original post by leahkhan
ok thank you , did you do triple ?

No, I'm ancient; we didn't have such things back in my day.

My children have taken it, though, and they have found it to be very useful.

Reply 11
ok thanks
Original post by 学生の父
No, I'm ancient; we didn't have such things back in my day.

My children have taken it, though, and they have found it to be very useful.

Some sixth forms don't let people take bio and chem A-levels without triple science at GCSE but you should be fine.
Reply 13
Original post by leahkhan
ok thank you , did you do triple ?


Do triple because at the end of GCSE you end up with one more GCSE in science than double for the same amount of papers and just a few more topics (if you do AQA) I HIGHLY advise you look at your exam boards specification and see how much more content triple does that combined and compare that to doing media than just triple
if your school offers triple science for you, take it!!
if you cant, choose subjects you enjoy as a hobby, as well as focusing on your science mostly
majority of colleges honestly could not give a monkeys about you not doing GCSE triple science, as long as you get a 5-6 in normal science!!
have fun :h:

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