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hi i'm thinking of applying for chemistry at oxford , problem is im not doing maths A-level. i'm predicted at least AAA including chemistry and biology ( other alevel is eng lit) i've done volunteering , extra curric all that
is it still worth applying?
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A-level Maths is a required subject for chemistry at Oxford, without it your application will not be considered (likewise if you didn't have A-level Chemistry).
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(Original post by Sophiew004)
hi i'm thinking of applying for chemistry at oxford , problem is im not doing maths A-level. i'm predicted at least AAA including chemistry and biology ( other alevel is eng lit) i've done volunteering , extra curric all that
is it still worth applying?
hi i'm thinking of applying for chemistry at oxford , problem is im not doing maths A-level. i'm predicted at least AAA including chemistry and biology ( other alevel is eng lit) i've done volunteering , extra curric all that
is it still worth applying?
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(Original post by Sophiew004)
hi i'm thinking of applying for chemistry at oxford , problem is im not doing maths A-level. i'm predicted at least AAA including chemistry and biology ( other alevel is eng lit) i've done volunteering , extra curric all that
is it still worth applying?
hi i'm thinking of applying for chemistry at oxford , problem is im not doing maths A-level. i'm predicted at least AAA including chemistry and biology ( other alevel is eng lit) i've done volunteering , extra curric all that
is it still worth applying?
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you do realise how math heavy chemistry is, right, Minimum you need to know integration and differentiation, vectors to FM level, and a hell of a lot of physics
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you do realise how math heavy chemistry is, right, Minimum you need to know integration and differentiation, vectors to FM level, and a hell of a lot of physics
you do realise how math heavy chemistry is, right, Minimum you need to know integration and differentiation, vectors to FM level, and a hell of a lot of physics
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Having done a chemistry degree I can categorically say this isn't true unless you pick all the maths heavy optional modules.
Having done a chemistry degree I can categorically say this isn't true unless you pick all the maths heavy optional modules.
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Maths is literally the bare bones of most of the basics without even considering optional modules and frankly I'm doubting whether you've even studied university chemistry if you disagree
Maths is literally the bare bones of most of the basics without even considering optional modules and frankly I'm doubting whether you've even studied university chemistry if you disagree
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Sophiew004 there are lots of other really good unis that don't need Maths A level for chemistry - how about St Andrews or York?
Or, as I said, do Maths A level in a gap year.
Or, as I said, do Maths A level in a gap year.
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(Original post by Plantagenet Crown)
You of course need to know basic maths but it’s not at all true that you need to know a tonne of physics and super advanced FM to succeed at a chemistry degree. In any case, if she doesn’t have A level maths there’s no point applying because she won’t be considered.
You of course need to know basic maths but it’s not at all true that you need to know a tonne of physics and super advanced FM to succeed at a chemistry degree. In any case, if she doesn’t have A level maths there’s no point applying because she won’t be considered.
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To someone who's studied maths past GCSE then the calculus particularly for physical may be basic, what I'm saying is that for a lot of decent courses A-level maths is a requirement for a reason and you're going to have to cover the topics sooner or later. I never said anything about super advanced FM either, the vector algebra you need is AS level and the physics is taught alongside the course. I feel like you're sat here trying to twist my words, doing chemistry with maths that stops at GCSE will be an uphill climb.
To someone who's studied maths past GCSE then the calculus particularly for physical may be basic, what I'm saying is that for a lot of decent courses A-level maths is a requirement for a reason and you're going to have to cover the topics sooner or later. I never said anything about super advanced FM either, the vector algebra you need is AS level and the physics is taught alongside the course. I feel like you're sat here trying to twist my words, doing chemistry with maths that stops at GCSE will be an uphill climb.
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What I did was to take a gap year and then do Maths A level in my year off. You should know that the minimum entry requirements are A*A*A for Chemistry, so you would need to hit that mark before considering applying.
What I did was to take a gap year and then do Maths A level in my year off. You should know that the minimum entry requirements are A*A*A for Chemistry, so you would need to hit that mark before considering applying.
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You don't need to know vectors to a FM level, I never did FM and nor did a lot of people on my course. You do not need to know a "hell of a lot of physics". The overwhelming majority of maths A level is irrelevant to a chemistry degree and usually any extra maths needed for a module will be taught in that module or you can study in your own time. You may need to know more maths if you pick more complex physical chemistry optional modules but it's categorically not true that you need to know an extreme amount of maths and physics to be able to do the core streams of a chemistry degree. I’m not even saying that you shouldn’t take maths A level, it does have useful things like differentiation and integration and helps you to think more analytically, but the truth is you don’t need 85% or more of the A level content for a chemistry degree. And you certainly don’t need physics, I didn’t do physics A level and yet managed to get along in my degree just fine.
You don't need to know vectors to a FM level, I never did FM and nor did a lot of people on my course. You do not need to know a "hell of a lot of physics". The overwhelming majority of maths A level is irrelevant to a chemistry degree and usually any extra maths needed for a module will be taught in that module or you can study in your own time. You may need to know more maths if you pick more complex physical chemistry optional modules but it's categorically not true that you need to know an extreme amount of maths and physics to be able to do the core streams of a chemistry degree. I’m not even saying that you shouldn’t take maths A level, it does have useful things like differentiation and integration and helps you to think more analytically, but the truth is you don’t need 85% or more of the A level content for a chemistry degree. And you certainly don’t need physics, I didn’t do physics A level and yet managed to get along in my degree just fine.
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(Original post by Sophiew004)
hi! i didnt choose to do alevel maths because i just dont enjoy it - i am not bad at maths. i got an A* at GCSE and fiind the maths in my alevel chem fine - thank you for telling me my application wont be considered (thats all i wanted to know)
hi! i didnt choose to do alevel maths because i just dont enjoy it - i am not bad at maths. i got an A* at GCSE and fiind the maths in my alevel chem fine - thank you for telling me my application wont be considered (thats all i wanted to know)
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Hello, I'm an offer holder for Oxford this year and one of my interviews is completely based on maths and it will essential.
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Hello, I'm an offer holder for Oxford this year and one of my interviews is completely based on maths and it will essential.
Hello, I'm an offer holder for Oxford this year and one of my interviews is completely based on maths and it will essential.
Yh it says on the requirements. When I had my interviews they asked about basic functions like e^x and then what happens to them like the inverse etc. So maths is required.
Where else have applied to? Also, what college u at rn?
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