Biology or Economics a levels? Oxbridge
Hi, I'm currently narrowing down A-level options and I'd really appreciate some help with choosing! Hope this is under the right topic. 
I'm unsure whether to go down a biological sciences (Biology, Biomedical Sciences, maybe even Human Sciences etc) route or more of a finance (PPE, Economics and Management at undergrad etc) pathway.
As of now, I've narrowed my alevels down to:
Maths
Biology
Psychology (or perhaps Chemistry but I'm not rly interested in Medicine so not a priority)
Further Maths (may drop but will probably keep)
Or
Maths
Economics
Religious Studies (essay subject)
Further Maths (may drop but will probably keep)
I may also be able to take politics at as level, but to do this I'd have to go to my 2nd option sixth form.
I love all of these subjects (little experience with economics and psychology however) and find them pretty easy. I also got full marks on my business mock with like a day of revision if that helps😭 (only subject apart from maths I can think of that links to economics). The subject I like the least here is probably Chemistry hence my thoughts about doing psychology instead.
I'm currently predicted ten 9s and two 8s after mocks, and I believe I could achieve high A-level results in whichever subjects I choose. Also interested in Oxbridge! I live near Cambridge but I'm not too sure about the Natural Sciences degree and straight economics so I've been looking closely at Oxford degrees too. I'm a little worried about my alevel choices making me a less competitive candidate however, hence this post.
Overall, I'm interested in evolutionary biology and genetics (+GM) but I'm a little apprehensive about career options after uni- long-term I can picture myself better in more of an office environment- working in a pharmaceutical company or perhaps ip law etc, NOT lab work.
I also like maths too (did my work experience at an accountants) and I think I could do a lot of the careers I'm interested in with a more finance orientated degree rather than biology, even if working in the biology sector (eg certain civil servantry pathways). Would getting a biological degree with relevant internships etc still make me a competitive candidate for these jobs? Especially if I change my mind and decide to go more for banking (investment etc) or other financial roles.
Thanks for reading this, any help would be really appreciated!! I've been really conflicted over this for a while so I thought I'd come get some outsider help. Many thanks!
I'm unsure whether to go down a biological sciences (Biology, Biomedical Sciences, maybe even Human Sciences etc) route or more of a finance (PPE, Economics and Management at undergrad etc) pathway.
As of now, I've narrowed my alevels down to:
Maths
Biology
Psychology (or perhaps Chemistry but I'm not rly interested in Medicine so not a priority)
Further Maths (may drop but will probably keep)
Or
Maths
Economics
Religious Studies (essay subject)
Further Maths (may drop but will probably keep)
I may also be able to take politics at as level, but to do this I'd have to go to my 2nd option sixth form.
I love all of these subjects (little experience with economics and psychology however) and find them pretty easy. I also got full marks on my business mock with like a day of revision if that helps😭 (only subject apart from maths I can think of that links to economics). The subject I like the least here is probably Chemistry hence my thoughts about doing psychology instead.
I'm currently predicted ten 9s and two 8s after mocks, and I believe I could achieve high A-level results in whichever subjects I choose. Also interested in Oxbridge! I live near Cambridge but I'm not too sure about the Natural Sciences degree and straight economics so I've been looking closely at Oxford degrees too. I'm a little worried about my alevel choices making me a less competitive candidate however, hence this post.
Overall, I'm interested in evolutionary biology and genetics (+GM) but I'm a little apprehensive about career options after uni- long-term I can picture myself better in more of an office environment- working in a pharmaceutical company or perhaps ip law etc, NOT lab work.
I also like maths too (did my work experience at an accountants) and I think I could do a lot of the careers I'm interested in with a more finance orientated degree rather than biology, even if working in the biology sector (eg certain civil servantry pathways). Would getting a biological degree with relevant internships etc still make me a competitive candidate for these jobs? Especially if I change my mind and decide to go more for banking (investment etc) or other financial roles.
Thanks for reading this, any help would be really appreciated!! I've been really conflicted over this for a while so I thought I'd come get some outsider help.
Many thanks!Reply 1
Definitely the core subjects. You seem indecisive so choose the ones that unis “require”. Essay subjects like RE are never required so no point picking. Definitely maths, biology and further maths. If you wanted to pick more go for either chemistry or econ (chem is prob the better choice). This is the best choice to keep ur options open.
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