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Physics degree without Further Maths

Will I be at a significant disadvantage applying for Physics with Astrophysics at Manchester without Further Maths, I’m in year 12, predicted AAAA in Bio, Chem, Physics and Maths, I do regret not taking FM but oh well.
I know FM isn’t a requirement, but will I be disadvantaged?

Reply 1

Contact them and ask

Reply 2

I did Physics at Manchester without Further Maths A-Level and I don't think it was a disadvantage at all! In your first semester, you have a mathematics module which basically covers all of Further Maths A-level and gets everyone to the same level of maths (bc of different A-level choices, exam boards etc). I really enjoyed that module and it was one of my best grades haha. If you've done further maths, you'll have seen that content before but not doing further maths won't put you behind.

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