To become a Psychiatrist you need to study medicine. Most medical schools require you to have studied biology and chemistry at a level.
I would strongly recommend taking biology and chemistry.
I would strongly recommend taking biology and chemistry.
Original post by lanky_giraffe
To become a Psychiatrist you need to study medicine. Most medical schools require you to have studied biology and chemistry at a level.
I would strongly recommend taking biology and chemistry.
I would strongly recommend taking biology and chemistry.
I understand that but how exactly would I go upon doing that?? I didn’t choose biology for my
gcses to begin with.
Original post by black tea
Plenty of med schools don't require you to have done biology.
I said most.
A lot of Medical Schools (24 of them) state that Chemistry A-Level is an essential requirement to apply, and 13 Medical Schools specify that you need to have A-Levels in both Chemistry and Biology. If you don’t take A-Level Biology, around 19 Medical Schools say they will consider you with Chemistry plus Physics or Maths as a second subject.
For around 16 Medical Schools, A-Level Chemistry isn’t an absolutely essential requirement and they will consider you with Biology plus another science subject or Maths. Some Medical Schools (8) will accept Psychology as a second science subject.
Original post by Vliase
I understand that but how exactly would I go upon doing that?? I didn’t choose biology for my
gcses to begin with.
gcses to begin with.
Do you do combined science GCSE or triple? If you don't have a GCSE in biology all/basically all will reject you. If you do combined you're fine.
If you don't have a GCSE in biology you will have to study an a level in biology from scratch (which I think is possible) or do a GCSE in biology while you're studying a levels.
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Original post by lanky_giraffe
Do you do combined science GCSE or triple? If you don't have a GCSE in biology all/basically all will reject you. If you do combined you're fine.
If you don't have a GCSE in biology you will have to study an a level in biology from scratch (which I think is possible) or do a GCSE in biology while you're studying a levels.
If you don't have a GCSE in biology you will have to study an a level in biology from scratch (which I think is possible) or do a GCSE in biology while you're studying a levels.
Oh thanks for the advice, I took single sciences and only physics and chemistry but they wouldn’t allow me to change subjects at the start of my studies.
I’ll perhaps try to do a level biology but it really depends on the school I choose…I got high grades in the tests I did before gcse content but sometimes that isn’t enough. Thank you again!!
Original post by Vliase
Oh thanks for the advice, I took single sciences and only physics and chemistry but they wouldn’t allow me to change subjects at the start of my studies.
I’ll perhaps try to do a level biology but it really depends on the school I choose…I got high grades in the tests I did before gcse content but sometimes that isn’t enough. Thank you again!!
I’ll perhaps try to do a level biology but it really depends on the school I choose…I got high grades in the tests I did before gcse content but sometimes that isn’t enough. Thank you again!!
Honestly, you would be fine just going straight into a level biology. We go over all of the basics anyway. I would, however, recommend doing some bridging work this summer before a levels.
It is just a case of whether your school allows it; if they don't, I’d recommend talking to them and explaining your situation and that you will make sure to prepare this summer/put in the extra work; I’m sure they’ll allow it, especially if you get 7-9s in the other subjects.
Do you mean a Psychiatrist - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/psychiatrist
or a Psychologist - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/clinical-psychologist
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or a Psychologist - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/clinical-psychologist
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If you want to be a psychiatrist I would suggest that once you are into medical school you do an intercalated year Batchelors degree in psycology. This is an optional year three. Then complete your clinical three years, then do your foundation two years. Then to CT in psychiatry, then do ST in psychiatry (4 years) with or without a research degree MD or PhD ( 2-3 years) in a specialised area of psychiatry, and then do a fellowship ( 1 year) either in the UK or overseas in a specialised area of psychiatry ; total training aged 18-33 years approx. Some specialities take a bit longer. With that training you would be competetive for the best NHS jobs plus some private practice in combination; leading to a very satisfying career. Investing time at the beginning in biology at some level is of value; however the most useful school subject in “real terms” is the Statistics you study with maths. I would always respect an A level in Pure Mathematics with Statistics ( if your school offers that option), although it will all be covered at medical school anyway.
Original post by Vliase
I’m deep into my GCSEs and I’m looking towards my a levels but I dropped bio and chose physics instead…My expected grades are 8’s and a few 7’s but is it possible to still be one? If so, what would you recommend taking for a levels?
Heya!
I would recommend using prospect to look up the career (what is needed). If you need to do medicine then a bunch of medical schools do require you to have biology and chemistry, but there are some that don't require biology. You can use medical school comparison tool to look up the entry requirements
Usually people pick chem, bio as a start and a 3rd subject of what they enjoy!I hope this helps!
Milena
UCL PFE
Study Mind
Or - if you actually mean 'Psychologist' - read this https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/clinical-psychologist
Original post by Vliase
I’m deep into my GCSEs and I’m looking towards my a levels but I dropped bio and chose physics instead…My expected grades are 8’s and a few 7’s but is it possible to still be one? If so, what would you recommend taking for a levels?
As noted to become a psychiatrist, you need to have done a medical degree. However not all medicine courses require biology - in fact about half don't.
You can see which medical schools require which A-level subjects here: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5611422
Generally you would need to plan to take chemistry plus another science (maths or physics) if not taking A-level Biology.
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