Cambridge Natural Sciences, 3 or 4 Alevels?

I am doing Biology,Maths and Chemistry at A-level predicted all A*s
Recently looked at the statistics of Cambridge Bio Natural Sciences and most have 4 Alevels
Is there any point in me applying with only 3?
i understand people say they can't disadvantage me but the statistics seem to put me off....

Reply 1

wizkid44

You're not at a disadvantage doing 4, but most people would have just done 4.
Defo apply, you'll never know if you never try!!! Dont let the stats put you off

Reply 2

Theloniouss

Universities Forum Helper

You're only required to do 3, many will be doing FM as their fourth. Unless you're considering FM or Physics as your fourth, it isn't worth it (and even then, I'd say physics probably isn't worth it).

Reply 3

Salome.7256

Original post by wizkid44

You're not at a disadvantage doing 4, but most people would have just done 4.
Defo apply, you'll never know if you never try!!! Dont let the stats put you off

Thank you for the reassurance maybe it's just the fact not many people apply with 3
I could make up for it with a epq or personal statement... Is Cambridge natural science very competitive i know Medicine is?

Reply 4

Theloniouss

Universities Forum Helper

OP, I've looked at this FOI request, and (assuming my analysis is correct) the majority of students took 3 A levels. Over 2017-19, the numbers look like this for bio natsci applicants:
3 A levels: 1003
4 A levels: 835
5 A levels: 126
6 A levels: 9

For offer-holders only, it looked like this:
3 A levels: 279
4 A levels: 356
5 A levels: 63
6 A levels: 4

(edited 3 years ago)

Reply 5

wizkid44

Original post by Abigail.alex

yeah exactly, most applicants just happen to do 4
yes 100%, even if you do well in the NatSci Admissions Test compared to everyone else
Yeah it is competitive because you have all the physics, biology and chemistry people applying (but everything is competitive at camb so don't let it put you off)