Should I drop my EPQ?

Hi,
I am currently studying Maths, Biology and Psychology and I am taking an epq. I aim to study optometry at university, however my epq is about How gender sensitive pedagogy can effect the outcomes of students- which is very unrelated.
I am not enjoying EPQ and it is a one year course, but its seriously getting in the way. But I came on here to wonder, is it okay if i drop it? I aim to apply to uni of herts, city university and maybe a few others for biology- will it make much of a difference in my application if I only have three alevels?
I would really appreciate any input, thank you !!

Hi sillymimmi!!
I did an EPQ alongside my A-levels and completely understand how hard it is! I would drop it if you feel like it is getting in the way of your actually A - Levels ! An EPQ is up to 28 ucas points which is the equalivant to half an A-Level! If you can drop the EPQ and focus on getting more UCAS points through your A Level grades I would definitely drop it ☺️

Thanks so much for the advice! I was just concious of not being to stand out amongst the crazy amount of students who are also applying to unis- My teachers always say how epq is good to have etc etc, but do you think i'll still be okay without it? I have employment history which is directly related to optometry too