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Alona Roy

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hey, got my results today. Is maths, biology, computer science a good combo?

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ddawg1149

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by Alona Roy

hey, got my results today. Is maths, biology, computer science a good combo?

Congrats on your results! yea its a great combo very versatile, I know a lot of people who do that combo there's a lot of great prospects, just don't burn out!!!

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mesub

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by Alona Roy

hey, got my results today. Is maths, biology, computer science a good combo?

Yep! Keeps quite a few doors open.

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DerDracologe

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by Alona Roy

hey, got my results today. Is maths, biology, computer science a good combo?

Yes however you will be somewhat limiting which med schools you can apply to so if you want to stay local to home/aim for certain unis it's worth checking if chem is required by unis you might gravitate towards.

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Alona Roy

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I hate chem so i would only pick a profession that doesnt require chemistry.

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DerDracologe

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by Alona Roy

I hate chem so i would only pick a profession that doesnt require chemistry.

Great plan! I really hope you find a degree and career that makes you happy :smile:

(I said about med cos I skimmed the op before the reading through the thread again lol sorry)

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Alona Roy

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thanks. You helped me a lot with choosing my subject like a sister would.

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Alona Roy

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Or should i take physics instead of computer science. Even though physics is hard there are topics overlap with maths right?

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DerDracologe

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by Alona Roy

Or should i take physics instead of computer science. Even though physics is hard there are topics overlap with maths right?

Physics overlaps with mechanics in maths and will give you more options post-16. It is generally considered to be more difficult in terms of content though (from the opinions of people i know who take both) compared to comp sci. What grade did you get in gcse physics? Do you enjoy physics?

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Alona Roy

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I actually do enjoy physics. I got grade 7 for physics(combined science). My highest mark in science was for physics. Also i only got grade 5 in computer science, I only wanted maths grade 6 to pick computer science. But one problem is i only took 3 subjects( maths, biology and computer science), idk if i can swap computer science with physics.

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mesub

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by Alona Roy

I actually do enjoy physics. I got grade 7 for physics(combined science). My highest mark in science was for physics. Also i only got grade 5 in computer science, I only wanted maths grade 6 to pick computer science. But one problem is i only took 3 subjects( maths, biology and computer science), idk if i can swap computer science with physics.

Remind me again, what pathway are you thinking of (degree, career etc)?

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DerDracologe

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by Alona Roy

I actually do enjoy physics. I got grade 7 for physics(combined science). My highest mark in science was for physics. Also i only got grade 5 in computer science, I only wanted maths grade 6 to pick computer science. But one problem is i only took 3 subjects( maths, biology and computer science), idk if i can swap computer science with physics.

If you wanted to do physics you’d be best learning triple physics content before the start of year 12. Could you start with 4 and then drop one?

Reply 12

Alona Roy

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Yes but we need at least 5 subject with grade 7 or better, i dont have it

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DerDracologe

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by Alona Roy

Yes but we need at least 5 subject with grade 7 or better, i dont have it

Thats unfortunate, could you ask if you could take 4 for just the first 2 weeks of term and then you will drop one? If not then i suggest you look through the specs for both and see which interests you more.

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Alona Roy

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by mesub

Remind me again, what pathway are you thinking of (degree, career etc)?

Still confused. That's why i picked maths and biology, so i can go to both healthcare and engineering. Also i will still get 2 more years to think and choose what profession to pursue?

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DerDracologe

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by Alona Roy

Still confused. That's why i picked maths and biology, so i can go to both healthcare and engineering. Also i will still get 2 more years to think and choose what profession to pursue?

You need physics to do engineering usually

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