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Physics Vs Maths

Currently I am in my GCSE stages and I am debating whether to do physics or maths for a level. I have decided to do biology and chemistry for my other a levels as I want to study medicine. I am getting a 9 in physics and 7 in maths but I have heard that physics is really hard. In order to get into medical school I have to get an A or above. Please can I have some advice and which would you think had the highest outcome of success. Thank you
Original post by Smithm360
Currently I am in my GCSE stages and I am debating whether to do physics or maths for a level. I have decided to do biology and chemistry for my other a levels as I want to study medicine. I am getting a 9 in physics and 7 in maths but I have heard that physics is really hard. In order to get into medical school I have to get an A or above. Please can I have some advice and which would you think had the highest outcome of success. Thank you


Hi there!
Didn't do physics but my friends did and I did maths and can unhelpfully confirm that both are hard. The maths course is split between 'pure' (algebra), statistics (data handling ect) and mechanics (kind of like physics), if that influences your decision at all.

Out of physics and maths, is there one you enjoy more?

Also I know you're set for a 7, but if you're ever confused about a topic or need more practice questions for maths, I'd recommend this website: https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html

Good luck :-)
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List of the entry requirements for each UK Medical School - https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2951/entry-requirements-document-2023-entry.pdf

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