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I'm really conflicted about choosing my A-Levels, I'm definitely doing Chemistry and Biology but I'm split between: Maths, Physics, French, Psychology? I'd really appreciate some advice!
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(Original post by ursila16)
I'm really conflicted about choosing my A-Levels, I'm definitely doing Chemistry and Biology but I'm split between: Maths, Physics, French, Psychology? I'd really appreciate some advice!
I'm really conflicted about choosing my A-Levels, I'm definitely doing Chemistry and Biology but I'm split between: Maths, Physics, French, Psychology? I'd really appreciate some advice!
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Some unis will want maths, others won't. Have a look at what entry requirements the unis you're interested in want.
My friend got into medicine with bio, chem, maths and food tech.
Another got into dentistry with bio, chem and good tech. She dropped maths after AS.
Another medic in my school did bio, chem and maths.
And a third medic I know of did bio, chem and psychology.
I'd say, as long as you have bio and chem, you're good to go!
My friend got into medicine with bio, chem, maths and food tech.
Another got into dentistry with bio, chem and good tech. She dropped maths after AS.
Another medic in my school did bio, chem and maths.
And a third medic I know of did bio, chem and psychology.
I'd say, as long as you have bio and chem, you're good to go!
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Bio and Chem are pretty much essential. With A level reforms pick another 1 or 2 subjects that you know you will commit to and achieve the best in as A levels are mostly linear now (With the exception of Maths)
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(Original post by judogainz)
Maths and french.
Maths and french.
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(Original post by Pharmaholic)
Some unis will want maths, others won't. Have a look at what entry requirements the unis you're interested in want.
My friend got into medicine with bio, chem, maths and food tech.
Another got into dentistry with bio, chem and good tech. She dropped maths after AS.
Another medic in my school did bio, chem and maths.
And a third medic I know of did bio, chem and psychology.
I'd say, as long as you have bio and chem, you're good to go!
Some unis will want maths, others won't. Have a look at what entry requirements the unis you're interested in want.
My friend got into medicine with bio, chem, maths and food tech.
Another got into dentistry with bio, chem and good tech. She dropped maths after AS.
Another medic in my school did bio, chem and maths.
And a third medic I know of did bio, chem and psychology.
I'd say, as long as you have bio and chem, you're good to go!
Thanks, that helps a lot, I'm just worried as to whether psychology is seen as a soft subject and if French is too 'common' now, I know it's important to be different when applying for uni's!
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(Original post by Questions27168)
Bio and Chem are pretty much essential. With A level reforms pick another 1 or 2 subjects that you know you will commit to and achieve the best in as A levels are mostly linear now (With the exception of Maths)
Bio and Chem are pretty much essential. With A level reforms pick another 1 or 2 subjects that you know you will commit to and achieve the best in as A levels are mostly linear now (With the exception of Maths)
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Biology, chemistry and whatever else you like and think you'll do well in (is it two subjects now or just one?).
To confirm, you don't need maths or physics. Psychology and/or French would be fine.
To confirm, you don't need maths or physics. Psychology and/or French would be fine.
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(Original post by ursila16)
Yeah, I guess so, it's just very stressful!
Yeah, I guess so, it's just very stressful!
And don't feel pressurized to pick all facilitating subjects either. Pick 3 you know you will excel at.
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(Original post by Democracy)
Biology, chemistry and whatever else you like and think you'll do well in (is it two subjects now or just one?).
To confirm, you don't need maths or physics. Psychology and/or French would be fine.
Biology, chemistry and whatever else you like and think you'll do well in (is it two subjects now or just one?).
To confirm, you don't need maths or physics. Psychology and/or French would be fine.
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(Original post by Questions27168)
Medicine schools as of 2017 will accept 3. We aren't sure if doing 4 will be advantageous yet.
Medicine schools as of 2017 will accept 3. We aren't sure if doing 4 will be advantageous yet.
So will future year 12s do three A levels and no AS levels?
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(Original post by Democracy)
Biology, chemistry and whatever else you like and think you'll do well in (is it two subjects now or just one?).
To confirm, you don't need maths or physics. Psychology and/or French would be fine.
Biology, chemistry and whatever else you like and think you'll do well in (is it two subjects now or just one?).
To confirm, you don't need maths or physics. Psychology and/or French would be fine.
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(Original post by Questions27168)
Don't be stressed it's not worth it. You'll most likely have a chance to change in the first 2 or 3 weeks if you dislike a subject And don't feel pressurized to pick all facilitating subjects either. Pick 3 you know you will excel at.
Don't be stressed it's not worth it. You'll most likely have a chance to change in the first 2 or 3 weeks if you dislike a subject
And don't feel pressurized to pick all facilitating subjects either. Pick 3 you know you will excel at.
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Maths and physics.
Doing three sciences and maths is easy because you have a similar mindset for all of them, and they're connected material wise together too
Doing three sciences and maths is easy because you have a similar mindset for all of them, and they're connected material wise together too
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(Original post by RonnieRJ)
Maths and physics.
Doing three sciences and maths is easy because you have a similar mindset for all of them, and they're connected material wise together too
Maths and physics.
Doing three sciences and maths is easy because you have a similar mindset for all of them, and they're connected material wise together too
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Some are doing 4 and dropping one after an as that's not counted towards the final grade (so dropping for no qualification) , other schools aren't offering any as exams at all (since it's pointless really) so students are advised to do 3.
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(Original post by ursila16)
I guess so, that's what everyone's been telling me, I guess I'm just worried about not standing out enough to med-schools!
I guess so, that's what everyone's been telling me, I guess I'm just worried about not standing out enough to med-schools!
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(Original post by ursila16)
I'm really conflicted about choosing my A-Levels, I'm definitely doing Chemistry and Biology but I'm split between: Maths, Physics, French, Psychology? I'd really appreciate some advice!
I'm really conflicted about choosing my A-Levels, I'm definitely doing Chemistry and Biology but I'm split between: Maths, Physics, French, Psychology? I'd really appreciate some advice!
Note, however, the exception is that if you want to apply to Cambridge, then you should do 3 science/maths subjects, ideally Bio, Chem, and Maths.
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