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drop biology, chem, or psychology?

i’m not sure what subject to drop, help me
so, for the courses i want to do (pharmacy or optometry) they all say
it must include two of the following Science subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Chemistry.

I’m currently doing biology, chemistry, maths and psychology and want to drop one
i know psychology is the easiest and i really like it but it’s probably the least academic and i also want to keep maths
could i drop chemistry or biology and still have an equal chance of getting into pharmacy/optometry
if so what is better to drop? i’m thinking biology as chemistry is critical for pharmacy
I do feel like biology and chemistry are the most important if you want to go into pharmacy or optometry. I don't really see how psychology would help you. I say go for the three, biology, chemistry and, maths and not the fourth psychology. Also you will have more time to study your three subjects as well. Just make sure to talk with your form tutor or carer advisor before making a choice!
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Original post by SuperSubparSwot
I do feel like biology and chemistry are the most important if you want to go into pharmacy or optometry. I don't really see how psychology would help you. I say go for the three, biology, chemistry and, maths and not the fourth psychology. Also you will have more time to study your three subjects as well. Just make sure to talk with your form tutor or carer advisor before making a choice!

it probably wouldn’t help but i like it and i think its much easier than the rest
Original post by glowing79
it probably wouldn’t help but i like it and i think its much easier than the rest

I would just advise to not take psychology as most good universities will most likely want bio + chem + maths and that is a very heavy workload even without psychology.
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Original post by SuperSubparSwot
I would just advise to not take psychology as most good universities will most likely want bio + chem + maths and that is a very heavy workload even without psychology.

they ask for bio + chem + maths for pharmacy? i thought it was just 2 from: biology chemistry maths physics
Original post by glowing79
they ask for bio + chem + maths for pharmacy? i thought it was just 2 from: biology chemistry maths physics

I did more searching and it seems that chemistry + biology are basically want is needed for most universities, and that maths or physics is strongly recommended. I think they would just be more focused on your bio and chem and less about the third subject like maths or psychology.
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Original post by glowing79
is that for optometry too? idk why i just have an impulse to drop biology hopefully iwon’t then if that’s the case

Why don't you look up optometry entrance requirements yourself on UCAS.
Reply 7
Original post by Scotney
Why don't you look up optometry entrance requirements yourself on UCAS.

i did, but everybody seems to be taking biology chemistry and maths

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