*MEGATHREAD* Medicine A-Level subjects queries UPDATED for 2022 entry

Original post by 5thchild

(Original post by TCL)...... and she doesn't want to go to Cambridge
Not now :frown:

In theory Cambridge does accept applicants with only 2 sciences but it's rare and it would be a disadvantage.

Oxford remains an option though - although they require pretty exemplary GCSEs.

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username4312662

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Hi, I’m very torn for choosing my (Scottish) highers and I was wondering what is needed to have a good chance at going to university to study medicine.
I haven’t taken national 5 chemistry because at the time I had no intention of being a doctor. I absolutely love biology and maths I find bearable. I know I’d have to crash higher chemistry but what are the advanced highers needed?
I would like to know what I should take in order to have a really good, fighting chance of getting into universities like Edinburgh for example.

Thanks for the help!!

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My school says that we need to submit our sixth-form applications by the start of December. Can anyone give me any advice for wanting to do medicine at university? My targets are only 6s but i'm determined to start revising so I believe I will achieve these. Would I be able to do the following A-levels:
- Biology
- Psychology
- Maths?

as far as im aware you have to do 2 sciences, where maths is counted as a science so i think you will be ok.

as for grades though you usually need a 7 in maths to do it at a level

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I'm going to go and have a word with our head of maths and see if he'll let me do the course. I've heard other people have done this but if I can't do maths do you have any suggestions on what I should do?

Original post by toitnups

I'm going to go and have a word with our head of maths and see if he'll let me do the course. I've heard other people have done this but if I can't do maths do you have any suggestions on what I should do?

chemistry or physics

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Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Gent2324

chemistry or physics

Thank you

Reply 388

artful_lounger

A-level Chemistry is a very common requirement for medicine. There are a few courses that accept only A-level Biology, but you will find the range of courses you can choose to apply to somewhat limited as a result - if you subsequently do poorly on the UKCAT, or if you don't get higher GCSEs, this might restrict your options even more (by having to tactically avoid GCSE heavy medical schools, for example). Something to consider perhaps...

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definitely do chemistry as it will close a lot of universitoes for you

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Would I be better off doing psychology or maths along with chemistry and biology? I've heard that A-level maths is really difficult but i'm not sure about psychology. Would 3 sciences increase my chances of getting into university, or two sciences and maths? :s-smilie:

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Original post by toitnups

Would I be better off doing psychology or maths along with chemistry and biology? I've heard that A-level maths is really difficult but i'm not sure about psychology. Would 3 sciences increase my chances of getting into university, or two sciences and maths? :s-smilie:

they'd be seen as equal. neither would be stronger. do what you think you can get AAA in.

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Original post by toitnups

Would I be better off doing psychology or maths along with chemistry and biology? I've heard that A-level maths is really difficult but i'm not sure about psychology. Would 3 sciences increase my chances of getting into university, or two sciences and maths? :s-smilie:

maths is seen as a science btw

Reply 393

ageshallnot

Original post by toitnups

Would I be better off doing psychology or maths along with chemistry and biology? I've heard that A-level maths is really difficult but i'm not sure about psychology. Would 3 sciences increase my chances of getting into university, or two sciences and maths? :s-smilie:

AFAIK only Cambridge insist on 3 sciences:

https://www.themedicportal.com/application-guide/choosing-a-medical-school/what-a-levels-do-you-need-to-be-a-doctor/

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Original post by toitnups

My school says that we need to submit our sixth-form applications by the start of December. Can anyone give me any advice for wanting to do medicine at university? My targets are only 6s but i'm determined to start revising so I believe I will achieve these. Would I be able to do the following A-levels:
- Biology
- Psychology
- Maths?

Chemistry is a much more frequently required A-level for Medicine. Not having it will significantly limit your medschool choices.

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Original post by AhmarIT

maths is seen as a science btw

But for Medicine, Biology and Chemistry are better than Biology (or Chemistry) and Maths.

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Original post by Doonesbury

But for Medicine, Biology and Chemistry is better than Biology (or Chemistry) and Maths.

it'll help once u start but in terms of admissions it's not

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