A level choice please help
I am doing chem physics maths economics right now. However, I know can't handle four, I don't know what to drop because I want to try them all, but I hate physics - however I am interested in architecture and astrophysics / astronomy? I am super indecisive the chem and math is for medicine + dentistry and economicsfor finance? Not sure I w as also thinking about bio or psych, help l can't decide, or maybe even philosophy?!
I'm only in year 12 so I can't provide a lot of insight, but I can try advise you a little.
• If you hate physics, are you sure you'll enjoy astrophysics/astronomy? Both of those are very much like the rest of physics, full of a lot of maths and such.
• It is possible to get into a medicine course without biology but it's difficult. Not having biology will put you at a serious disadvantage.
• My advice would be to try and decide what you want to study after A levels. If it's any kind of engineering, don't drop physics. If it's medicine, drop physics or economics for biology. If it's finance, then your current subjects are fine.
Just keep in mind that I don't really know what I'm talking about. I'm just hoping that I helped clear up some of your thoughts.
• If you hate physics, are you sure you'll enjoy astrophysics/astronomy? Both of those are very much like the rest of physics, full of a lot of maths and such.
• It is possible to get into a medicine course without biology but it's difficult. Not having biology will put you at a serious disadvantage.
• My advice would be to try and decide what you want to study after A levels. If it's any kind of engineering, don't drop physics. If it's medicine, drop physics or economics for biology. If it's finance, then your current subjects are fine.
Just keep in mind that I don't really know what I'm talking about. I'm just hoping that I helped clear up some of your thoughts.
Original post by gabs140509
right now you lack clarity of what you want to pursue and so you’ve tried to pick a combination that keeps your options open. you will have to decide eventually when you apply to uni, so don’t procrastinate and pick right now.
However, how can some strangers online decide for you what career you want to pursue? take some action to discover for yourself (eg talk to people studying those subject in uni, or in those careers, read to find out which subjects you are most interested in) and then make some decisions. Right now you are probably just scared to make a decision that you later regret and are delegating the task to others - reflect on whether this is the best course of action. Don’t try to be perfectionist in the decision - seek out information, and if you do later think there was a better option you won’t regret your decision because you made the most logical and a well thought out choice using the information you had at the time.
However, how can some strangers online decide for you what career you want to pursue? take some action to discover for yourself (eg talk to people studying those subject in uni, or in those careers, read to find out which subjects you are most interested in) and then make some decisions. Right now you are probably just scared to make a decision that you later regret and are delegating the task to others - reflect on whether this is the best course of action. Don’t try to be perfectionist in the decision - seek out information, and if you do later think there was a better option you won’t regret your decision because you made the most logical and a well thought out choice using the information you had at the time.
Thank you for being honest, Unfortunately I don’t know anyone who attends university, or anyone who would study what I have thought about, do you know where I could do some research on this?
Original post by alexmburd
I am doing chem physics maths economics right now. However, I know can't handle four, I don't know what to drop because I want to try them all, but I hate physics - however I am interested in architecture and astrophysics / astronomy? I am super indecisive the chem and math is for medicine + dentistry and economicsfor finance? Not sure I w as also thinking about bio or psych, help l can't decide, or maybe even philosophy?!
A creative subject would be ideal if you want to study architecture as you would be required to submit a portfolio during the application process, but this can be done in your own time if you draw/paint regularly. Physics isn't a required subject for architecture - only around 5 of the 50+ architecture courses prefer maths or physics. Most courses don't require any specific subjects:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7361710
If you hate physics, it's unlikey that you will be motivated to study and get good grades. Choose the subjects you are best at and enjoy. Bio and chem will give you the choice of most medical schools. You could consider dropping economics too as you can study it at uni without having the A level. Maths is a good option if you are considering economics/business/finance degree courses.
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Original post by alexmburd
Thank you for being honest, Unfortunately I don’t know anyone who attends university, or anyone who would study what I have thought about, do you know where I could do some research on this?
There are subject forums on TSR where you can chat to others who are going to take or are taking some of the subjects you mention:
Architecture
Engineering
Economics
Medicine
The following is also a good resource for careers research: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/
Original post by alexmburd
I am doing chem physics maths economics right now. However, I know can't handle four, I don't know what to drop because I want to try them all, but I hate physics - however I am interested in architecture and astrophysics / astronomy? I am super indecisive the chem and math is for medicine + dentistry and economicsfor finance? Not sure I w as also thinking about bio or psych, help l can't decide, or maybe even philosophy?!
If you're considering med/dentistry a lot of unis won't consider maths and economics as distinct subjects so could potentially make you unqualified for some schools.
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