Hello,
I’m unsure if I would qualify for a position in the chemistry Bsc program at St. Andrews if I were to apply this year.
I’m in year 13, about to sit my A-levels in biology, chemistry and physics. I decided to not choose A-level maths or further maths in year 12, this is one of my biggest regrets and the reason I didn’t apply for university in 2022 - when I realised to wanted to study chemistry and that wouldn’t be possible without A-level maths.
My plan since then has been to take a gap year to study A-levels maths and A-levels further maths, and apply this year in 2023 (I will also be working + other productive things during this time period). I’ve heard that top universities are reluctant to accept students who’ve taken 3 years to sit their A-levels.
If I were to get, for example, grades A*BB (chemistry, physics and biology respectively) this year and then be predicted A*A* in A-level maths and further maths. Would I stand any chance of being admitted into the chemistry Bsc program at St. Andrews? (I believe I’m under the minimum entry requirements bracket)
Thank you very much,