Which subjects are essent ial and desi rable for your chosen univers i ty course? SUBJECT ESSENTIAL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS USEFUL ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS Mathematics Mathematics and sometimes Further Mathematics Further Mathematics, Physics, computing / Computer Science. Mechanical Engineering Mathematics, usually Physics. Further Mathematics, Design Technology, Computing/Computer Science. Mechanical Engineeringdepartmentsmay haveapreference forMathematicsA-levels with a strong mechanics component. Media Studies (inc. Communication Studies) A few courses ask for English or Media Studies. English, Media Studies, Sociology, Psychology. Medicine If you do Chemistry, Biology and one from Mathematics or Physics you will keep all the medical schools open to you If you do Chemistry and Biology you will keep open the vast majority. If you do Chemistry and one from Mathematics and Physics you will limit your range of choices much more. FurtherMathematics or aContrasting(non- science) subject, Computing/Computer Science, Music For most traditional courses, Music and GradeVII/VIII, although someuniversities will consider candidates without A-level Music. Some universities have a preference for a least one essay-basedsubject. Nursing and Midwifery Usually Biology or another science. Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. Occupational Therapy Some courses ask for Biology. Psychology,Physical Education,Sociology or another science. Optometry (Ophthalmic Optics) See courses ask for Biology Psychology,Physical Education,Sociology or another science Orthoptics Biology Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computing/Computer Science. Pharmacy Chemistry and one from Biology, Mathematics and Physics keeps the vast majority of courses open to you. Some courses like to see Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Doing Chemistry and Biology keeps most courses open. Mathematics, Physics, Computing/ Computer Science Philosophy None Mathematics, and Religious Studies. Physics Mathematics, Physics Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science. Physiotherapy Most courses will consider you with just Biology. However, some also require a second science fromChemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. Planning Sometimes Geography Geography, Mathematics Politics Usually none History, Sociology, English Literature, Religious Studies, Business Studies Psychology A few courses ask for one from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics Biology, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Computing/Computer Science Religious Studies/ Theology None Religious Studies, English Literature, History West Lakes Academy - Sixth Form 40
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