Idk what to do

I can't decide my a levels. I definitely know I want to psychology and religious studies but I can't decide between physics or applied science. Has anyone done applied science? I don't really know much about it as I've never done a btec before. Also I don't know what I want to do in the future. I'm just picking subjects I like.

Reply 1

username54

BTEC applied science is basically gcse science with extra bits

Reply 2

_Robyn_

Original post by username54

BTEC applied science is basically gcse science with extra bits

Oh okay ty. Also weird question but do you know if I have to be really good at science to take applied science? Right now I'm getting grade 9 for physics, grade 5 for biology and grade 4 for chemistry. Will I still be capable of doing well in applied?

Reply 3

username54

Original post by _Robyn_

Nope, I'm so bad at science but i know what's going on.

Reply 4

username54

Original post by _Robyn_

You'll be fine if you put in extra revision

Reply 5

Cant.be.asked

If you like physics, then I think you should take that since you're really good at it! Maybe maths too...

Reply 6

_Robyn_

Original post by Cant.be.asked

If you like physics, then I think you should take that since you're really good at it! Maybe maths too...

That's the thing. I'm not sure if I even like physics. I have a good teacher so it might just be that...

Reply 7

McGinger

Original post by _Robyn_

... if I have to be really good at science to take applied science?

Its a BTEC.
Its designed to be less academic than A levels.
Its a good preparation for an apprenticeship or traineeship in something vaguely 'sciencey'.
If you want to do an academic degree then choose 3 A levels.

How to Choose 6th Form subjects - read it all - https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/a-level/subjects/choosing-your-subjects

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Reply 8

Cant.be.asked

Original post by _Robyn_

That's the thing. I'm not sure if I even like physics. I have a good teacher so it might just be that...

Ok, since you're choosing RS and psychology, then I'd assume you like essay-subjects...so English? History? Only take physics if you really enjoy it, but I think you'd also have to take maths with it so something to consider? Depends really on what you want to do at uni or career you want to pursue.