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Hi there I'm currently a year 11 student who is interested in health care, like biomedical engineering, pharmacy .I am confused about whether to do A-levels or a college course in applied science, as it is a level 3 equivalent to three A-levels, but i want to do aleves and im scared what if i dont understands if i will be able to understand what they teach in college

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Do A levels.

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by sorathiya

Hi there I'm currently a year 11 student who is interested in health care, like biomedical engineering, pharmacy .I am confused about whether to do A-levels or a college course in applied science, as it is a level 3 equivalent to three A-levels, but i want to do aleves and im scared what if i dont understands if i will be able to understand what they teach in college

Hi,

I’d recommend looking at the university entry requirements for the courses you’re interested in, but generally A-levels open up more choices for healthcare. Not all universities accept Level 3 Applied Science, and if they do, it’s usually alongside other A-levels like chemistry, which can limit your options for subjects such as pharmacy or optometry. Applied Science/BTECs are great for hands-on learning and can also lead to university, but A-levels give a bit more flexibility.

It’s important to choose what’s best for you in terms of your capability, learning style, and future goals. It’s normal to worry about understanding everything at college, but if you stay focused and use the support available, you can do well.

Wishing you the best of luck with your studies.

Tayba
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by sorathiya

Hi there I'm currently a year 11 student who is interested in health care, like biomedical engineering, pharmacy .I am confused about whether to do A-levels or a college course in applied science, as it is a level 3 equivalent to three A-levels, but i want to do aleves and im scared what if i dont understands if i will be able to understand what they teach in college

Hi! 😊

Each university has slightly different entry requirements, and not all of them will accept Applied Science on its own. Some courses, especially things like Biomedical Engineering or Pharmacy, often prefer or require specific A-levels like Maths, Chemistry, Physics or Biology.

The best thing you can do is check the universities you’re interested in (or even just a range of different ones) and look at their entry requirements. That will give you a clear idea of whether A-levels or Applied Science would keep more doors open for you.

Hope that helps!

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