Cambridge application for natural sciences
I am in year 12 and I take bio chem maths physics alevel currently and want to drop biology. Will doing 3 alevels and a epq be enough or should I take up further maths or an AS level in further maths? I meet the requirements for natural sciences but I go to an independent school and want to make sure my application is strong enough.
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by RosaUniI am in year 12 and I take bio chem maths physics alevel currently and want to drop biology. Will doing 3 alevels and a epq be enough or should I take up further maths or an AS level in further maths? I meet the requirements for natural sciences but I go to an independent school and want to make sure my application is strong enough.
Have you checked the entry requirements for Cambridge?
Natural Sciences, BA (Hons) and MSci | Undergraduate Study
(And btw, the type of school you go to makes no difference to the required A level subjects - or your chances of an offer).
And have you looked at Nat Sci courses at other Unis - you have 5 UCAS choices. Each one will have different STEM subject options within the degree program depending on the main subjects offered at that individual Uni.
Welcome to Natural Sciences - The University of Nottingham
Natural Sciences | Undergraduate study | Loughborough University
Natural Sciences - Lancaster University
etc etc
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Further maths would be helpful if you plan to study chemistry
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by Muu9Further maths would be helpful if you plan to study chemistry
Why - its not a required subject for a degree in Chemistry.
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by McGingerWhy - its not a required subject for a degree in Chemistry.
No, but physical chemistry is very maths-intensive, and mathematics B at Cambridge assumes FM knowledge. More maths is never bad, unless it takes away from A*s in your other subjects.
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https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/faqs
See what they answer for the question "what extracurriculars do you recommend a Mathematics/natural sciences/engineering applicant?"
See what they answer for the question "what extracurriculars do you recommend a Mathematics/natural sciences/engineering applicant?"
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by Muu9Further maths would be helpful if you plan to study chemistry
i agree with this - i was lucky enough to meet the head of chemistry at cambridge and he sees further maths as a very strong foundation for their chemistry modules
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