medicine a-level subjects

All good advice above - and you could even pick Law as your 5th choice.

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AF2Dr

I didn't think Law A Level was particularly respected even for Law degrees? You can do Law degrees with A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths.

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Original post by AF2Dr

I didn't think Law A Level was particularly respected even for Law degrees? You can do Law degrees with A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths.

Law is a solid, essay-based A level subject, well-respected by Universities - on a par with Politics, History, Sociology etc etc.

Its a total myth that Unis 'don't like' A level Law.

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notevenatall

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thank you to everyone here who has given me advice, I think I will probably go with the subjects I have picked already and decide in year 13 whether I'll pick law or med.

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Original post by notevenatall

So I am thinking of pursuing medicine so I have picked bio, chem and maths however I am also interested in becoming a lawyer so I want to change bio to law. I know you only need chem to be a doctor however, does it make any difference or lower my chances of becoming one if I don't do bio and chem? I want to widen my career options which is why I want to do maths, chem and law. If anyone knows please let me know thank you!

Instead of maths do a humanities subject just incase some unis want 1 humanity subject and most medical schools ask for both bio n chem or am I wrong

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Songbird19

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Original post by notevenatall

thank you to everyone here who has given me advice, I think I will probably go with the subjects I have picked already and decide in year 13 whether I'll pick law or med.

My daughter considered both law and medicine and in the summer between GCSEs and A levels, did work experience in both. She had the most fantastic opportunities and saw some fascinating things in a criminal defence firm, but she knew (even just a day or two into it) that she absolutely didn’t want to work in law. So I definitely recommend doing work experience in both if you can. Get applying now if you haven’t already as it’s not always easy and takes time to set up. Best of luck :smile:

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Original post by ilovespareribs

Instead of maths do a humanities subject just incase some unis want 1 humanity subject and most medical schools ask for both bio n chem or am I wrong

Unis don't 'want a Humanities subject' for Law.
Applicants can be taking 3 STEM subjects - Unis just want is 3 good grades.

And whilst Chem is usually, but not always, essential for Med, some ask for 'any second science' and not necessarily Biology. 2025 entry requirements for each UK Med School - Entry requirements | Medical Schools Council

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Luvkyyy

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Original post by notevenatall

So I am thinking of pursuing medicine so I have picked bio, chem and maths however I am also interested in becoming a lawyer so I want to change bio to law. I know you only need chem to be a doctor however, does it make any difference or lower my chances of becoming one if I don't do bio and chem? I want to widen my career options which is why I want to do maths, chem and law. If anyone knows please let me know thank you!

I would advise you to change the maths to law instead , not bio

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Original post by McGinger

Unis don't 'want a Humanities subject' for Law.
Applicants can be taking 3 STEM subjects - Unis just want is 3 good grades.
And whilst Chem is usually, but not always, essential for Med, some ask for 'any second science' and not necessarily Biology. 2025 entry requirements for each UK Med School - Entry requirements | Medical Schools Council

There are some unis that prefer 1 humanities subject…

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Original post by ilovespareribs

There are some unis that prefer 1 humanities subject…

Other than LSE - please provide links to substantiate.

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Original post by McGinger

Other than LSE - please provide links to substantiate.

For example Edinburgh they want a level English lit…

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Original post by McGinger

Other than LSE - please provide links to substantiate.

Well if the OP is indecisive between law and medicine would it be sensible to keep Biology and chemistry and sub maths as it IS NOT NEEDED for both courses and a humanity subject may make the application stronger 🤦*♀️

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Original post by ilovespareribs

For example Edinburgh they want a level English lit…

Incorrect.
LLB Law (Ordinary and Honours)

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A Levels: English Literature, English Language or combined English at B.
English Language and English Literature GCSE, both at grade A or 7, are accepted in place of A Level English.

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Original post by ilovespareribs

Well if the OP is indecisive between law and medicine would it be sensible to keep Biology and chemistry and sub maths as it IS NOT NEEDED for both courses and a humanity subject may make the application stronger 🤦*♀️

Medicine does not require 'a humanity' - nor will it make any Med application 'stronger'.

Marketing legislation means that all Unis, for all courses have to be entirely upfront and honest about the A levels etc required or preferred. There is no 'secret info' that only special people know.

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Original post by McGinger

Medicine does not require 'a humanity' - nor will it make any Med application 'stronger'.
Marketing legislation means that all Unis, for all courses have to be entirely upfront and honest about the A levels etc required or preferred. There is no 'secret info' that only special people know.

im saying some unis want a humanity subject for LAW and if the OP has a humanity subject instead of maths then they can do law at that univeristy. However if they wanted to do medicine they have biology and chemistry

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