What do these entry requirements mean??

So basically I'm applying to medicine and I don't take Biology. So this is what the uni of Glasgow says on its website

AAA
Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and Biology or Physics or Mathematics.

However it's unclear to me. This definitely means it only requires chemistry and then 1 of Biology, Physics, Maths. Right?

Reply 1

McGinger

Original post

by Singam21

So basically I'm applying to medicine and I don't take Biology. So this is what the uni of Glasgow says on its website
AAA
Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and Biology or Physics or Mathematics.
However it's unclear to me. This definitely means it only requires chemistry and then 1 of Biology, Physics, Maths. Right?

Confusingly written - I agree. Does it mean :
A-levels "in Chemistry and Biology" plus Physics or Mathematics
OR "Chemistry and one of Biology or Physics or Mathematics".
Email the Uni and check.

Reply 2

Singam21

Original post

by McGinger

Confusingly written - I agree. Does it mean :
A-levels "in Chemistry and Biology" plus Physics or Mathematics
OR "Chemistry and one of Biology or Physics or Mathematics".
Email the Uni and check.

Yh will do

Reply 3

GANFYD

Original post

by Singam21

So basically I'm applying to medicine and I don't take Biology. So this is what the uni of Glasgow says on its website
AAA
Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and Biology or Physics or Mathematics.
However it's unclear to me. This definitely means it only requires chemistry and then 1 of Biology, Physics, Maths. Right?

Yes, they need chem and then 1 of the other sciences listed

Reply 4

Jonjon7

Universities Forum Helper

Original post

by Singam21

So basically I'm applying to medicine and I don't take Biology. So this is what the uni of Glasgow says on its website
AAA
Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and Biology or Physics or Mathematics.
However it's unclear to me. This definitely means it only requires chemistry and then 1 of Biology, Physics, Maths. Right?

Chemistry is a MUST, the rest of subjects are considered but not in the must have list. Glasgow uni could have worded their wordings clearly :smile:

Reply 5

GANFYD

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by Jonjon7

Chemistry is a MUST, the rest of subjects are considered but not in the must have list. Glasgow uni could have worded their wordings clearly :smile:

Well an applicant must have one of the other 3 subjects mentioned, it just doesn't matter which one

Reply 6

Jonjon7

Universities Forum Helper

Original post

by GANFYD

Well an applicant must have one of the other 3 subjects mentioned, it just doesn't matter which one

That's what I meant...

Reply 7

GANFYD

Original post

by Jonjon7

That's what I meant...

Shows how difficult it is to word things clearly :lol:

Reply 8

Jonjon7

Universities Forum Helper

Original post

by GANFYD

Shows how difficult it is to word things clearly :lol:

Precisely....lol

Unis could have just stated,

Must have A level subject: Chemistry

At least one of the following: Bio, Physics, Maths.....

or if they are cheeky enough

Maybe one of the following: Bio, Physics, Maths....

I've encountered this episode numerous time already while looking for my med school choices

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 9

UofG Student Rep

Official Rep

Original post

by Singam21

So basically I'm applying to medicine and I don't take Biology. So this is what the uni of Glasgow says on its website
AAA
Additional requirements: A-levels Chemistry and Biology or Physics or Mathematics.
However it's unclear to me. This definitely means it only requires chemistry and then 1 of Biology, Physics, Maths. Right?

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