What A-level subjects for Medicine or engineering future
I'm undecided and don't know what to choose:
1. Bio, Chem and maths
2. Bio chem, and Computer science
3.Physic Chem and another
in the future I either want to go into engineering or a computing future because there is supposed to be many A.I jobs, or medicine .
1. Bio, Chem and maths
2. Bio chem, and Computer science
3.Physic Chem and another
in the future I either want to go into engineering or a computing future because there is supposed to be many A.I jobs, or medicine .
Reply 1
Hi there Shadab_009!
The best advice ultimately is to think about some University courses you are interested in and check their websites - As many will have subject specific requirements you might need to meet 🙂
For example, here at University of Nottingham (UoN) many of our Engineering programmes require A-Level Maths as part of the standard entry criteria. Even if you don't know which course specifically you want to go for, collecting a few programmes you are interested in and seeing what required subjects align might be a big help in deciding what subjects to take.
To give some examples based on the courses we offer:
H613 Electronic and Computer Engineering has the requirements ABB which must include Maths + One other from the list of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design technology: design engineering H404.
G400 Computer Science looks for A*AA and actually doesn't have any subject specific criteria, though those taking Computer Science or Computing at A-Level can gain a reduced AAA offer if they are successful.
A100 Medicine is a bit more complicated as it has a more complex selection process, but the standard A-Levels needed is AAA which must include Biology and Chemistry.
Based on the options you describe above, the first option would cover all 3 subjects. The second option would work for G400 and A100 but not meet the Engineering requirements. While each Engineering programme can differ, the majority of them at UoN will require Maths.
Naturally the above is just for us here at UoN - But I hope it remains helpful insight! Have a good think about what subjects give you a spread of A-Levels that you can use when making the decision on where to apply to university in a year of two and go from there.
Good luck!
# UoN Staff Rep - Dan
The best advice ultimately is to think about some University courses you are interested in and check their websites - As many will have subject specific requirements you might need to meet 🙂
For example, here at University of Nottingham (UoN) many of our Engineering programmes require A-Level Maths as part of the standard entry criteria. Even if you don't know which course specifically you want to go for, collecting a few programmes you are interested in and seeing what required subjects align might be a big help in deciding what subjects to take.
To give some examples based on the courses we offer:
H613 Electronic and Computer Engineering has the requirements ABB which must include Maths + One other from the list of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design technology: design engineering H404.
G400 Computer Science looks for A*AA and actually doesn't have any subject specific criteria, though those taking Computer Science or Computing at A-Level can gain a reduced AAA offer if they are successful.
A100 Medicine is a bit more complicated as it has a more complex selection process, but the standard A-Levels needed is AAA which must include Biology and Chemistry.
Based on the options you describe above, the first option would cover all 3 subjects. The second option would work for G400 and A100 but not meet the Engineering requirements. While each Engineering programme can differ, the majority of them at UoN will require Maths.
Naturally the above is just for us here at UoN - But I hope it remains helpful insight! Have a good think about what subjects give you a spread of A-Levels that you can use when making the decision on where to apply to university in a year of two and go from there.
Good luck!
# UoN Staff Rep - Dan
Original post
by Shadab_009I'm undecided and don't know what to choose:
1. Bio, Chem and maths
2. Bio chem, and Computer science
3.Physic Chem and another
in the future I either want to go into engineering or a computing future because there is supposed to be many A.I jobs, or medicine .
1. Bio, Chem and maths
2. Bio chem, and Computer science
3.Physic Chem and another
in the future I either want to go into engineering or a computing future because there is supposed to be many A.I jobs, or medicine .
Ignoring the comment about your assumptions about jobs in AI, physics, chemistry, and maths is a suitable background for most engineering and CS degrees and about 2/3rds of UK medical schools (only about 1/3rd require A-level Biology). A-level CS is rarely required for a CS degree.
Reply 3
Original post
by Shadab_009I'm undecided and don't know what to choose:
1. Bio, Chem and maths
2. Bio chem, and Computer science
3.Physic Chem and another
in the future I either want to go into engineering or a computing future because there is supposed to be many A.I jobs, or medicine .
1. Bio, Chem and maths
2. Bio chem, and Computer science
3.Physic Chem and another
in the future I either want to go into engineering or a computing future because there is supposed to be many A.I jobs, or medicine .
Hi there!
I can only really speak for Medicine- most MBChB courses would want you to do Biology and Chemistry but you get the odd special University so always double check!
As mentioned by Dan the UON rep your best bet is to make a list of maybe 10 Universities and research their entry requirements - ideally with a range of aspirational and safety choices.
Using Lancaster as an example:
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Medicine AAA : Including 2 of Biology, Chemistry or Psychology
•
Engineering ABB: Including Mathematics and a physical science subject, for example, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design & Technology or Further Mathematics.
•
Computer Science: Though not an essential subject entry requirement, applicants with A level Computing, Computer Science or Mathematics will be considered for a lower offer.
If I was in your shoes, thinking about going to Lancaster and wanted to keep all my choices open I would go for Biology, Chemistry and Maths so that I can satisfy all the entry requirements for the Lancaster courses. I would repeat this process for the 10 unis you can see yourself thriving at and picking the A-level combination that most of them would accept!
Hope this helps! If you have any questions about Lancaster or studying medicine feel free to ask away
Best Wishes,
Jade
Lancaster Student Ambassador
Year 3 Medicine and Surgery
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