can i do these a level subjects with my grades
be realistic and harsh with these gcse
chem-8
bio-8
maths-6
can i take them for level and achieve A* in all with effort and how do i
chem-8
bio-8
maths-6
can i take them for level and achieve A* in all with effort and how do i
You have A*s in GCSE chemistry and biology and think you won't be able to do the A-levels in those subjects...? You need to develop some self confidence...
However I can see the argument that someone with only a 6 in GCSE Maths may find A-level Maths challenging potentially. Not impossible, and depending on what areas you did well in at GCSE it may well be fine, but you'll certainly need to put the work in and ensure you are very confident in certain key topics from GCSE (basically any/all algebra, graphs, functions, and trigonometry content I would imagine). Of course you may not need maths for what you want to do after A-levels.
While certainly helpful for most science degrees, outside of biochemistry most bioscience degrees you don't need it for admissions purposes and arguably will still be fine in the course itself without it. For a chemistry degree it's a bit more limiting though and there's more maths in a chemistry degree so that might be something to consider carefully. For things like medicine/dentistry/vet med, as I understand A-level Maths isn't required or preferred anywhere (except Cambridge as the singular exception to my knowledge) so completely unnecessary and any third subject would be fine.
However I can see the argument that someone with only a 6 in GCSE Maths may find A-level Maths challenging potentially. Not impossible, and depending on what areas you did well in at GCSE it may well be fine, but you'll certainly need to put the work in and ensure you are very confident in certain key topics from GCSE (basically any/all algebra, graphs, functions, and trigonometry content I would imagine). Of course you may not need maths for what you want to do after A-levels.
While certainly helpful for most science degrees, outside of biochemistry most bioscience degrees you don't need it for admissions purposes and arguably will still be fine in the course itself without it. For a chemistry degree it's a bit more limiting though and there's more maths in a chemistry degree so that might be something to consider carefully. For things like medicine/dentistry/vet med, as I understand A-level Maths isn't required or preferred anywhere (except Cambridge as the singular exception to my knowledge) so completely unnecessary and any third subject would be fine.
Original post by mushypeas5678489
be realistic and harsh with these gcse
chem-8
bio-8
maths-6
can i take them for level and achieve A* in all with effort and how do i
chem-8
bio-8
maths-6
can i take them for level and achieve A* in all with effort and how do i
Check the entry requirements for these courses for sixth forms you’ll be applying to.
8s in Chem and Biology will be fine for progressing to a levels
Maths might be a struggle if you got a 6 (depending on if this is your actual grade or predicted ofc). Some sixth forms require a 7 for a level maths and people who get a 6 can struggle with the content as it’s a big jump if you didnt get a higher grade at GCSE. If you’re doing your GCSEs next year then i would suggest trying to improve this. If youre starting a levels this year, make sure to do a lot of practice questions and ask for help if you dont understand a concept.
Original post by artful_lounger
You have A*s in GCSE chemistry and biology and think you won't be able to do the A-levels in those subjects...? You need to develop some self confidence...
However I can see the argument that someone with only a 6 in GCSE Maths may find A-level Maths challenging potentially. Not impossible, and depending on what areas you did well in at GCSE it may well be fine, but you'll certainly need to put the work in and ensure you are very confident in certain key topics from GCSE (basically any/all algebra, graphs, functions, and trigonometry content I would imagine). Of course you may not need maths for what you want to do after A-levels.
While certainly helpful for most science degrees, outside of biochemistry most bioscience degrees you don't need it for admissions purposes and arguably will still be fine in the course itself without it. For a chemistry degree it's a bit more limiting though and there's more maths in a chemistry degree so that might be something to consider carefully. For things like medicine/dentistry/vet med, as I understand A-level Maths isn't required or preferred anywhere (except Cambridge as the singular exception to my knowledge) so completely unnecessary and any third subject would be fine.
However I can see the argument that someone with only a 6 in GCSE Maths may find A-level Maths challenging potentially. Not impossible, and depending on what areas you did well in at GCSE it may well be fine, but you'll certainly need to put the work in and ensure you are very confident in certain key topics from GCSE (basically any/all algebra, graphs, functions, and trigonometry content I would imagine). Of course you may not need maths for what you want to do after A-levels.
While certainly helpful for most science degrees, outside of biochemistry most bioscience degrees you don't need it for admissions purposes and arguably will still be fine in the course itself without it. For a chemistry degree it's a bit more limiting though and there's more maths in a chemistry degree so that might be something to consider carefully. For things like medicine/dentistry/vet med, as I understand A-level Maths isn't required or preferred anywhere (except Cambridge as the singular exception to my knowledge) so completely unnecessary and any third subject would be fine.
Original post by mushypeas5678489
i intend to take medicine/dentistry in kings college/ sussex/ plymouth,
Just do bio/chem/something else then. No benefit in taking maths for those options, especially if it's a subject you're weaker in.
Original post by artful_lounger
Just do bio/chem/something else then. No benefit in taking maths for those options, especially if it's a subject you're weaker in.
I agree with this. Not doing medicine but pretty sure for medicine they don't really care for maths, just bio & chem. Most tend to pick it because they're good at it too, but if you're not sure you'll succeed better pick something you like or got a higher grade in.
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