Best A levels for a nursing degree (child)

So I want to be a paediatric nurse and do a children's nursing degree. However, I'm not sure what A levels would be better for me. These are my options: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Sociology or Psychology. As far as I know, Biology is a must so I'm definitely doing biology. Is Chemistry necessary? I think it would be too hard for me but if it's required, I'll do it. Also, I enjoy social sciences and learning about human behaviour but which would be better: Sociology or Psychology? Or should I do both? I also enjoy maths but I don't want to do it if it's too hard. Thank you very much for your response because I really need help! xxx

I would suggest that you only forgo chemistry if you're sure that children's nursing is all you want to do. If I was in your position, I'd take chemistry just to keep my options open -- taking it wouldn't jeopardise my chances for nursing while opening up other fields like dentistry and medicine should I wish to go into those later on. But only take it if you think you could cope. It's better to have higher grades in subjects you like than have lower grades in subjects you don't.

Biology is definitely a great one to take! Chemistry would put you in a good position but I don't think its essential at all so don't feel any pressure to take it. Either psychology or sociology would be great to take, I'd suggest you have a look at the specification for both online and decide from there - and if you find you think you'd enjoy both, go for it! Maths is difficult (or at least from what I've heard from my friends who take it!) but if you enjoy it its definitely worth considering. Good luck

I'm in my first year of A levels and I'm also wanting to do children's nursing at uni! I'm studying biology, psychology, sociology and philosophy. University's like science and social sciences so it isn't necessary to take chemistry and maths of you did not want to. I love sociology and psychology, they're both really interesting. There are overlaps in research methods for both which is very handy when it comes to revision! If you ever need any help with anything feel free to message me!

So I want to be a paediatric nurse and do a children's nursing degree. However, I'm not sure what A levels would be better for me. These are my options: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Sociology or Psychology. As far as I know, Biology is a must so I'm definitely doing biology. Is Chemistry necessary? I think it would be too hard for me but if it's required, I'll do it. Also, I enjoy social sciences and learning about human behaviour but which would be better: Sociology or Psychology? Or should I do both? I also enjoy maths but I don't want to do it if it's too hard. Thank you very much for your response because I really need help! xxx