A Levels??????

I’m in year 11 and I’m starting to go to sixth form open evenings. I know I have to take Biology and Chemistry which is great because they’re my favourite subjects, but I’m scared that if I don’t do three or more sciences I’ll be at a disadvantage when I apply to medical schools.

Reply 1

artful_lounger

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Is there a question here...?

Reply 2

Dysf(x)al

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Original post by Mia Olagbaju

I’m in year 11 and I’m starting to go to sixth form open evenings. I know I have to take Biology and Chemistry which is great because they’re my favourite subjects, but I’m scared that if I don’t do three or more sciences I’ll be at a disadvantage when I apply to medical schools.

Have you considered Maths? It complements Sciences well and is advantageous. However, Physics isn't necessary or even really advantageous when applying for medicine.

Reply 3

Mia Olagbaju

OP

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Will I be at a disadvantage if I don’t do three or more science a levels?

Reply 4

Doones

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Original post by Mia Olagbaju

Will I be at a disadvantage if I don’t do three or more science a levels?

Only at 1 or 2 med schools (Cambridge for one).

For most, your 2 sciences plus 1 other subject is absolutely fine.

(edited 6 years ago)

Reply 5

thotproduct

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Or more?

lmao you only get 3 science options at a level top kek

no you won't be at a disadvantage OP

Reply 6

username3567284

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I think you should take physics and maths too, physics is a science too and if you’re gonna take physics might as well take maths too.

Reply 7

y.u.mad.bro?

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no. you wont. unis look for A*AA typically and if you are doing bio and chem then you should be fine. I would suggest having a look at maths because it is helpful and isnt much harder if you are working at grade 7+.