Psychology or maths A-Level for medicine?

I was wondering, along with Biology, Chemistry and History(all of which i will take through to A2) - should Psychology or Maths be my fourth?
I know that universities say that Maths is not a necessity for Medicine - will it actually hinder my application?
For the BMAT, will AS level maths be more beneficial for the Maths section?
I do prefer psychology over maths, and feel i will achieve a higher grade but is psych considered a softer subject to medical school?

Thanks

Reply 1

The Clockwork Apple

I'd say go for Maths.
Bear in mind Medicine is highly competitive. Choosing Maths as one of your choices will boost your application, as it is considered a strong subject.
Obviously you can still get in with Psychology, but bear in mind you'll be competing against candidates who probably achieved AAAA at AS level in Maths, Chemistry, Biology and probably another strong subject such as a language, history or physics.
However, don't do maths if you think it'll be too much work. You should choose it if you believe you can at least get a B at AS.

Reply 2

greys-anatomy

Original post by The Clockwork Apple

Thanks

Do you think that id be at a disadvantage to an applicant doing bio, chem, maths and history if i was doing bio chem history and psych?

Reply 3

usycool1

Either are fine. Not having Maths will not hinder your Medicine application unless you're applying to Cambridge, so chose psychology if that interests you more.

Original post by The Clockwork Apple

Choosing Maths as one of your choices will boost your application, as it is considered a strong subject.

Having Maths won't boost a Medicine application. :no:

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Reply 4

username1533709

Original post by usycool1

Either are fine. Not having Maths will not hinder your Medicine application unless you're applying to Cambridge, so chose psychology if that interests you more.

Having Maths won't boost a Medicine application. :no: