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I'm taking Biology, Psychology and Latin A-Level, since I was unable to get the grades to take Chemistry instead of Chemistry. I recognise that this shuts a lot of doors, but there isn't anything I can do about it. What jobs could I do with these three A-Levels? I'll be doing an EPQ too. I'm planning on getting an exam remarked and if I go up a grade, I could also have the option of taking Economics, Politics or Philosophy. Would any of these be better? I'm good at Latin and have excelled at it at GCSE but I'm worried about how useful it is.

I'm juggling between Law and Zoology right now, but if someone who does law could shed some insight? Like, is it unbearably stressful or is it worth it? Is the pay good? Is there a decent work-life balance? How long does it take to get a job once graduated? If anyone who does zoology could answer those questions too that would be great. I'm really upset I didn't get the grades, but there's nothing I can do so I'll just have to adapt.

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For Law, there are no required A level subjects - you just need 3 good grades.
Some people find at least one-essay based subject is useful for skills / LNAT, but this is not essential.
Pick 3 subjects that you will enjoy studying and where you feel confident of top grades - do not worry about what 'looks good' etc.

For Zoology, each Uni will have individual requirements but as two examples -
Bristol - "Biology and one other science-related subject from Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics."
Sussex - "at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics or Sports Science"

Useful careers website for 'job research' -
Job profiles | Prospects.ac.uk
What can I do with my degree? | Prospects.ac.uk
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by starsandsariel
I'm taking Biology, Psychology and Latin A-Level, since I was unable to get the grades to take Chemistry instead of Chemistry. I recognise that this shuts a lot of doors, but there isn't anything I can do about it. What jobs could I do with these three A-Levels? I'll be doing an EPQ too. I'm planning on getting an exam remarked and if I go up a grade, I could also have the option of taking Economics, Politics or Philosophy. Would any of these be better? I'm good at Latin and have excelled at it at GCSE but I'm worried about how useful it is.
I'm juggling between Law and Zoology right now, but if someone who does law could shed some insight? Like, is it unbearably stressful or is it worth it? Is the pay good? Is there a decent work-life balance? How long does it take to get a job once graduated? If anyone who does zoology could answer those questions too that would be great. I'm really upset I didn't get the grades, but there's nothing I can do so I'll just have to adapt.

Hi there! I'm a current Zoology student at the University of Plymouth so can give you some insight into prospects and the course if you're interested in studying this!

I also took biology and psychology which were great A levels and both very useful for a zoology degree- chemistry isn't needed for most zoology courses so this would be a good option.

As a course, zoology is an innovative, exciting and unusual course. It can range from working in the lab, to field trips to Kenya, boat surveys, and lectures on anything from cells to animal behaviour, physiology, and ecology.

There are some good prospects and opportunities in the field as it's an innovative sector and there are plenty of directions that a zoology degree can take you in, from conservation to policy, animal training, husbandry, and research.

If you have any more specific questions, feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to help!

-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep

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Original post
by starsandsariel
I'm taking Biology, Psychology and Latin A-Level, since I was unable to get the grades to take Chemistry instead of Chemistry. I recognise that this shuts a lot of doors, but there isn't anything I can do about it. What jobs could I do with these three A-Levels? I'll be doing an EPQ too. I'm planning on getting an exam remarked and if I go up a grade, I could also have the option of taking Economics, Politics or Philosophy. Would any of these be better? I'm good at Latin and have excelled at it at GCSE but I'm worried about how useful it is.
I'm juggling between Law and Zoology right now, but if someone who does law could shed some insight? Like, is it unbearably stressful or is it worth it? Is the pay good? Is there a decent work-life balance? How long does it take to get a job once graduated? If anyone who does zoology could answer those questions too that would be great. I'm really upset I didn't get the grades, but there's nothing I can do so I'll just have to adapt.

so for law and zoology politics would be a great option as its transferrable and can be used for anything

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