What stem degree should I do?

Hi, im a year 12 student and I’m currently studying bio, chem, maths and further maths at alevel and I’m not sure what degree I want to do. Originally I was very set on going into medicine as I really enjoyed chem and bio and wanted to go into a career where I could make a difference and help people. However when I started y12 I hated bio and still do now(I think it’s because I’m really not a fan of just memorising processes and facts) so I’ve decided medicine really isn’t for me.
However I started to really enjoy maths, further maths and chemistry and I think I want to into a career into something involving those subjects. I am considering just maths at uni but I’m worried it will become too pure and unrelated to things, so I had a look at chemical engineering but tbh I’m not that big on working in a lab post uni, also had a look at maybe natural sciences
For a career I definitely want to work with people though, which I’m worried with a maths or chemistry related degree might be more limited
Anyway If anyone has anything to say I would massively appreciate it )
For reference I’m thinking of applying to:
Cambridge (but kinda subject dependent)
Warwick
Nottingham or bath
And then Plymouth and Bournemouth

Suggestions - and there are numerous courses / Unis that offer all of these :
Natural Science - multi-science program, and each Uni will offer different subject options/combinations. Very useful degree and welcomed by STEM employers because it means you speak numerous science-languages.
Natural Sciences - Lancaster University
Pharmacology and Pharmacy - health-related applied-Chemistry/Bio - Choosing between Pharmacy and Pharmacology
There are nots of Biochem related subjects - this is a good program at Bristol that includes specialisms in Microbiology, Virology, Cancer Biology, Parasitology, Biomed etc etc, Undergraduate | School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine | University of Bristol
Other interesting degree subject combinations etc

I’m really not a fan of just memorising processes and facts
So essentially nothing in life sciences?
I am considering just maths at uni but I’m worried it will become too pure and unrelated to things
The more quantitative degrees are in:
You won't be eligible for most areas of engineering and physics because you lack A Level Physics (really worth getting if you like applied maths). The only area outside of IT where your A Levels would be suitable is chemical engineering, as you have already mentioned.
I definitely want to work with people though
So pretty much something that doesn't involve maths? The more people oriented professions have little to no maths - sometimes I wonder whether it's because most people are arithmophobic.
The more people oriented professions tend to be in healthcare, but you can get things in HR, consulting, finance, law, etc.
The only profession where I can see slightly more difficult maths being relevant and involve people to a certain extent would be teaching maths, which isn't to most people's liking.
I’m worried with a maths or chemistry related degree might be more limited
There are a number of professions where the subject of your degree doesn't matter. The fact that you have a degree or A Levels can be more than enough.
Where the subject of your degree does matter tend to be restricted to specific regulated professions e.g. architecture, healthcare, academia, law, engineering.

If you like maths but don’t want something too theory heavy look into maths degrees at universities that have strong OR focus. Those offering MORSE/MORS plus Southampton are worth a look.
Alternatively have you considered environmental science? Depending on where you go with it there’s a range of jobs in outreach type roles that include working with the public.

Hi, im a year 12 student and I’m currently studying bio, chem, maths and further maths at alevel and I’m not sure what degree I want to do. Originally I was very set on going into medicine as I really enjoyed chem and bio and wanted to go into a career where I could make a difference and help people. However when I started y12 I hated bio and still do now(I think it’s because I’m really not a fan of just memorising processes and facts) so I’ve decided medicine really isn’t for me.
However I started to really enjoy maths, further maths and chemistry and I think I want to into a career into something involving those subjects. I am considering just maths at uni but I’m worried it will become too pure and unrelated to things, so I had a look at chemical engineering but tbh I’m not that big on working in a lab post uni, also had a look at maybe natural sciences
For a career I definitely want to work with people though, which I’m worried with a maths or chemistry related degree might be more limited
Anyway If anyone has anything to say I would massively appreciate it )
For reference I’m thinking of applying to:
Cambridge (but kinda subject dependent)
Warwick
Nottingham or bath
And then Plymouth and Bournemouth

Hi, im a year 12 student and I’m currently studying bio, chem, maths and further maths at alevel and I’m not sure what degree I want to do. Originally I was very set on going into medicine as I really enjoyed chem and bio and wanted to go into a career where I could make a difference and help people. However when I started y12 I hated bio and still do now(I think it’s because I’m really not a fan of just memorising processes and facts) so I’ve decided medicine really isn’t for me.
However I started to really enjoy maths, further maths and chemistry and I think I want to into a career into something involving those subjects. I am considering just maths at uni but I’m worried it will become too pure and unrelated to things, so I had a look at chemical engineering but tbh I’m not that big on working in a lab post uni, also had a look at maybe natural sciences
For a career I definitely want to work with people though, which I’m worried with a maths or chemistry related degree might be more limited
Anyway If anyone has anything to say I would massively appreciate it )
For reference I’m thinking of applying to:
Cambridge (but kinda subject dependent)
Warwick
Nottingham or bath
And then Plymouth and Bournemouth

Hi there! 😊
Great to hear you're considering your options in good time and really thinking about what you want to do in the future and thinking ahead. 😁
We have quite a few courses at Plymouth that are closely associated with the subjects you mentioned, such as some maths degrees with an additional focus like BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics, BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Computer Science, and BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Theoretical Physics. This might interest you as it's not maths simply on it's own and may have some additional real-world applications with different focuses, interests, and career options?
We also have courses like BSc (Hons) Environmental Chemistry which might be more interesting for you than standard chemistry as it involves a different environmental link/element to the course, and you might find yourself working with more people in this career path?
Whatever option you choose, know that there are plenty of career options that lead on from different degrees and you aren't stuck in one place forever so don't panic! There also might be plenty of jobs you don't even know about yet!
Hopefully you can find some clarity with what you're looking to study but if you have any more questions, feel free to reach out and I'd be happy to help! 🙌
Best of luck! 😄
-Alfie, University of Plymouth Undergraduate Student Rep

I’m doing pharmacy next year which is mainly chemistry, however there is come maths involved. If you want a healthcare people role it is definitely one to look at!

Hiiii thank you so much!!! I’m going to have a look at environmental chem now

Hi, im a year 12 student and I’m currently studying bio, chem, maths and further maths at alevel and I’m not sure what degree I want to do. Originally I was very set on going into medicine as I really enjoyed chem and bio and wanted to go into a career where I could make a difference and help people. However when I started y12 I hated bio and still do now(I think it’s because I’m really not a fan of just memorising processes and facts) so I’ve decided medicine really isn’t for me.
However I started to really enjoy maths, further maths and chemistry and I think I want to into a career into something involving those subjects. I am considering just maths at uni but I’m worried it will become too pure and unrelated to things, so I had a look at chemical engineering but tbh I’m not that big on working in a lab post uni, also had a look at maybe natural sciences
For a career I definitely want to work with people though, which I’m worried with a maths or chemistry related degree might be more limited
Anyway If anyone has anything to say I would massively appreciate it )
For reference I’m thinking of applying to:
Cambridge (but kinda subject dependent)
Warwick
Nottingham or bath
And then Plymouth and Bournemouth

Hi, im a year 12 student and I’m currently studying bio, chem, maths and further maths at alevel and I’m not sure what degree I want to do. Originally I was very set on going into medicine as I really enjoyed chem and bio and wanted to go into a career where I could make a difference and help people. However when I started y12 I hated bio and still do now(I think it’s because I’m really not a fan of just memorising processes and facts) so I’ve decided medicine really isn’t for me.
However I started to really enjoy maths, further maths and chemistry and I think I want to into a career into something involving those subjects. I am considering just maths at uni but I’m worried it will become too pure and unrelated to things, so I had a look at chemical engineering but tbh I’m not that big on working in a lab post uni, also had a look at maybe natural sciences
For a career I definitely want to work with people though, which I’m worried with a maths or chemistry related degree might be more limited
Anyway If anyone has anything to say I would massively appreciate it )
For reference I’m thinking of applying to:
Cambridge (but kinda subject dependent)
Warwick
Nottingham or bath
And then Plymouth and Bournemouth