Applying to medicine but unsure what to say

My A-Levels that I chose to study are Biology, Chemistry and Law. Really not a fan of law, and I know that if I potentially get to the interview stage there is a chance that unis would ask why I chose it. Any ideas what I could say if I’m applying to medicine?

My A-Levels that I chose to study are Biology, Chemistry and Law. Really not a fan of law, and I know that if I potentially get to the interview stage there is a chance that unis would ask why I chose it. Any ideas what I could say if I’m applying to medicine?

My A-Levels that I chose to study are Biology, Chemistry and Law. Really not a fan of law, and I know that if I potentially get to the interview stage there is a chance that unis would ask why I chose it. Any ideas what I could say if I’m applying to medicine?

My A-Levels that I chose to study are Biology, Chemistry and Law. Really not a fan of law, and I know that if I potentially get to the interview stage there is a chance that unis would ask why I chose it. Any ideas what I could say if I’m applying to medicine?

Can confirm you almost certainly won’t get asked about why you picked X A levels - I did Bio, Chem, Latin, and Phil&Theo, had 4 interviews, no one batted an eyelid. Interviews are increasingly standardised for fairness, so you’re not likely to get asked a very left-field, personal question! Focus on questions you will get asked, like ‘why med’, once you know you have an interview.

Could you switch subjects if you’re not enjoying Law, btw?

You won’t get asked about your A level choices no matter what subjects you do. You will need to get an A in it though so that may be compromised if you really don’t enjoy it?

In the event you were asked, you might say that you understand doctors must have a strong moral compass and of course, it is a profession which demands a lot of ethical considerations and a lot of laws to follow. It's a stretch, but maybe say you are interested in the skills you could gain from studying A-Level Law - communication is a big one. Essay based subjects are good for training you to make concise and relevant arguments, and something like law develops logical thinking too.