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Is Maths or RE the better 3rd Option for Medicine?

*SORRY FOR THE LONG READ*
I am continuing Chem and Bio both subjects I really enjoy and are compulsory for medicine past option change day. But I am really unsure as to whether Maths or RE is the better suited 3rd. I enjoy both equally and am equally skilled at both so the choice is purely down to which one is better suited to medicine. Will doing Maths be more "respected," than RE or will a student doing RE be at a disadvantage to a student who got the same grades doing Maths. I am just really stuck on which one to continue as my parents believe Maths will "open more doors for me," and believe it is the more respected A Level but most most Uni guidelines only really specify chem and bio leaving the third option completely up to the student. Will an A* in Maths and RE be seen exactly the same by medical schools or will preference be given to the Maths student as maths is seen as conventionally "more difficult."
Sorry for the long question but any suggestions will be greatly appreciated and Thankyou in advance :smile:
no, medical schools dont give preference to maths UNLESS you want to apply to Cambridge. so if you want to apply to Cambridge, stick with maths. if you don't then pick the one you enjoy most and are most likely to get the best possible grade in. dw my parents also thought that for medicine maths was the best option, I took psychology instead and thank god I did because I got an A lol.
maybe do pros and cons list of each if you're equally skilled and like both equally. if you want a bit more variation in your subjects pick RE as it contrasts to bio and chem but doing either wouldn't hurt your chances at medicine.
Doesn’t matter unless you want Cambridge.
All any med school will care about is that you get your A.
If the 3rd subject isnt specified it could literally be anything and neither Maths or Psych wil get you any automatic advamtage.

Choose the subject that you will enjoy the most and where you feel most condident of that important 3rd A grade.

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