A level options

I’m currently confirming my a level choices for sixth form and I really need some advice.
I am definitely doing biology and maths a level however I am deciding between PE and chemistry as my third.
Chemistry might seem obvious option but I only did combined science and people say it is really hard and I’m not entirely sure I’ll be able to manage it.
I could take 4 if my school lets me and possibly drop one a few weeks in but I’m not sure if this is the best option to take.
I would like to keep certain healthcare careers open such as radiography, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy and more. I did want to do medicine but the length of study and junior doctors have put me off slightly.
I wanted to choose chemistry as it would open doors but that would be the only reason why I would be taking it. I was thinking of possibly going into physiotherapy in the future so was going to choose PE as it would allow me to see if that career is really for me or not so I don’t make the wrong uni decision.
Would my options be limited if I chose PE and not chemistry alongside maths and biology?
Thank you and sorry this is a long post.

I’m currently confirming my a level choices for sixth form and I really need some advice.
I am definitely doing biology and maths a level however I am deciding between PE and chemistry as my third.

Chemistry might seem obvious option but I only did combined science and people say it is really hard and I’m not entirely sure I’ll be able to manage it.

I could take 4 if my school lets me and possibly drop one a few weeks in but I’m not sure if this is the best option to take.

I would like to keep certain healthcare careers open such as radiography, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy and more. I did want to do medicine but the length of study and junior doctors have put me off slightly.

I wanted to choose chemistry as it would open doors but that would be the only reason why I would be taking it. I was thinking of possibly going into physiotherapy in the future so was going to choose PE as it would allow me to see if that career is really for me or not so I don’t make the wrong uni decision.

Would my options be limited if I chose PE and not chemistry alongside maths and biology?

Thank you and sorry this is a long post.

There are a number of medical schools (around 16) which only require Biology and two other subjects (sometimes a core science, or a science is specifically wanted which maths would cover) for studying medicine. Not taking Chem will limit your options in some healthcare allied degrees however it doesn’t close off the option completely.
If you think you will enjoy PE more and you think you can get a higher grade in it then take PE! You wont do well in a subject which you dont feel passionate for and perhaps PE might be a nice contrast to your other subjects and offer you a different path in the future to fall back on and pursue.
Taking 4 to start with is actually a great options as you can try a few weeks of each subject and see which you prefer without the workload being to high long term.
Alternatively if you dont want to take PE over Chem you could do some enrichment based around sport, and if you choose PE instead of Chem you could maybe do some reading around areas of chemistry or medicine which interest you to boost your academic profile and knowledge in preparation for uni applications (eg you could write about this on your reformed ps thingy).
I would say that taking a subject you’re passionate about and confident you can do well in is the main takeaway from this. Which do you prefer studying? Which (if taken at GCSE) was easier to revise for and do well in? What grades are you expecting? What do you want to gain from the subject?
Hope this helps you consider your options and make a decision. Happy to try to answer any more questions if you have them. Have a great day

Thankyou so much, I might ask my sixth form at enrolment to do 4 and trial them out.
I didn’t take PE at GCSE but I’ve gone over some of the content as I’ve taken an interest in physio therapy. I feel like I’ve been put off medicine and I understand the differences between nurses and doctors and I feel like nursing may suit me more. I won’t lie and say that pay doesn’t affect me which is why I was hesitant to pursue nursing but that alongside physiotherapy are my main passions and options now.
I wanted to do PE to see if physiotherapy is for me or not.

It sounds like taking 4 to try out PE could be your best option then, if you end up not enjoying PE then you can drop it and still have Biology, Maths and Chemistry. Does that sound like a good and workable combination if PE doesn’t work out?