A-Level Subject Choice help!

I want to be a pharmacist/doctor and I don't know the last a-level i should do
I already oicked biology and chemistry but i do not want to do physics, maths nor physcology

Reply 1

thegeek888

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by munaa.td

I want to be a pharmacist/doctor and I don't know the last a-level i should do
I already oicked biology and chemistry but i do not want to do physics, maths nor physcology

a language perhaps? or economics? politics? history?

Reply 2

Hersheysjsj

Honestly do something you find slightly enjoyable, or something easy. Learn from my mistakes don’t do Maths or physics. And just do loads of work experience.

Reply 3

McGinger

The only essential subjects for Pharmacy or Pharmacology are Chemistry and another science.

Medicine can be a bit more complicated as different Med Schools accept different combinations of STEM subjects (usually Chemistry plus another science), so you will need to check the requirements carefully - the Medical Schools Council collates these into one document and are currently updating for the 2026 entry requirements, but check here is a few days - UK medical school entry requirements - Medical Schools Council Always also check for any essential GCSE requirements.

Its rare for any science degree to specify a third science A level. All they want is the grade. So it makes sense to pick a 3rd subject that you will enjoy studying, and where you feel confident of a high grade. If the Uni doesn't specify or 'prefer' a 3rd subject it can literally be anything - so don't worry about what is 'relevant' or what you think 'looks good' - pick something that interests you.

Useful :
Applying for Medical School - Online Course - FutureLearn (free online Mooc)
Choosing between Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Reply 4

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Hey, I am also doing bio and chem, as well as geography. its content heavy sure, but it compliments biology well.

Reply 5

De Montfort University

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by munaa.td

I want to be a pharmacist/doctor and I don't know the last a-level i should do
I already oicked biology and chemistry but i do not want to do physics, maths nor physcology

Hiya lovely

As you already have picked biology and chemistry as 2 of your alevels, I believe you're more than equipped to get into a pharmaceutical course. I had a similar experience only instead of pharmacy I picked forensic science. As my 3rd subject after chem and bio I ended up taking a subject that I enjoyed and felt I could take a break in, which for me was english lit. So my advice for you would be to consider taking the last subject based on something you like/ are good at :smile: