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mh112161

What GCSEs to pick and A-levels to be a general practioner/GP

Reply 1

flowersinmyhair

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Original post by mh112161

What GCSEs to pick and A-levels to be a general practioner/GP

GCSEs don't really matter as you have to do core subjects (maths, english and science). For A-level you would need biology and another science (chemistry, maths or physics), you may want to do three sciences or you may want to do a subject you enjoy.

Reply 2

Hamzie_

Original post by mh112161

What GCSEs to pick and A-levels to be a general practioner/GP

Some medical schools care about GCSE’s more than others. Those that do put a significant weight on them, typically score your top 6-9 GCSE grades.
Subject choice doesn’t matter but you need your essential Maths, english and sciences. Doing triple science is a good idea.
For a levels: biology and chemistry, third subject can be anything really.
Very few medical schools do not require biology and some will accept maths or another specified subject instead of it.
Good luck.

Reply 3

flowersinmyhair

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What @Hamzie_ is good but I would say that you do not have to do separate science, but it may be helpful with doing A-level sciences as you will have covered more content.