A levels for dentistry
Does taking four a levels have any sort of advantage in more likely to get into dentistry ? Currently taking chem, bio, maths and further maths. Thanks
Reply 1
For most courses, taking four a-levels will not give you any advantage AFAIK.
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by FishywyDoes taking four a levels have any sort of advantage in more likely to get into dentistry ? Currently taking chem, bio, maths and further maths. Thanks
No, unis only care about 3 tbh. For SOME unis, they don’t mind an EPQ - defo check your desired unis
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Fishywy
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I am currently taking four subjects, one of them is further maths which I find it getting more difficult for me and I was thinking of whether to drop it or not. However, as I'm doing dentistry which I know is a highly competitive subject, I'm not sure whether dropping further maths, doing three subjects instead of four would make me in a less advantageous position. May I know is further maths actually useful for dentistry ? Will dental school take maths and further maths as separate subjects as if they don't than further maths would not be as useful I guess. Will taking three subjects instead of four make me less competitive in applying to dental school ?
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by FishywyI am currently taking four subjects, one of them is further maths which I find it getting more difficult for me and I was thinking of whether to drop it or not. However, as I'm doing dentistry which I know is a highly competitive subject, I'm not sure whether dropping further maths, doing three subjects instead of four would make me in a less advantageous position. May I know is further maths actually useful for dentistry ? Will dental school take maths and further maths as separate subjects as if they don't than further maths would not be as useful I guess. Will taking three subjects instead of four make me less competitive in applying to dental school ?
As far as I know most unis only look at your top 3 A level grades, so whether you take fm or not should have little to no effect on your application. If you're struggling you should drop it.
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by pagan-scimitarAs far as I know most unis only look at your top 3 A level grades, so whether you take fm or not should have little to no effect on your application. If you're struggling you should drop it.
I agree
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by FishywyDoes taking four a levels have any sort of advantage in more likely to get into dentistry ? Currently taking chem, bio, maths and further maths. Thanks
no, you’re better off dropping that 4th A level and spending the time on improving your application such as preparing for UCAT, volunteering etc
Reply 8
Sometimes the fourth A-level is useful preparation for the course itself rather than critical to admissions. It's always worth thinking hard about A-levels (or equivalent) as foundational knowledge for university.
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