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TSBlinking99
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May 31 2011, 08:24 PM, updated 15y ago
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I have registered for A-level with math, physic and chemistry but i have not sure should i take these subject. I hope to add on an account but the combination not allowed me to do so. I not sure whether my future career is what. I feel to take account but i have no experience with account. Besides, i am pure science in spm, i know my science subject is not that good and not so interesting for me. Anyone who knows what courses can i take after A-level with math, physic and chemistry? Or maybe A-level with math, economic and accounting?
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monochrome1234
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May 31 2011, 08:34 PM
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You can take almost everything with take subject combination already. If you really want to add an extra subject, go for biology.
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tanjinjack
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May 31 2011, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(Blinking99 @ May 31 2011, 08:24 PM) I have registered for A-level with math, physic and chemistry but i have not sure should i take these subject. I hope to add on an account but the combination not allowed me to do so. I not sure whether my future career is what. I feel to take account but i have no experience with account. Besides, i am pure science in spm, i know my science subject is not that good and not so interesting for me. Anyone who knows what courses can i take after A-level with math, physic and chemistry? Or maybe A-level with math, economic and accounting?  If you don't find yourself have a future in Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy or any other health care courses, just dump Physics and Chemistry.
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DeathSpiritz
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May 31 2011, 08:50 PM
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as long as u have maths, at least 1 science subject, u can apply for anything in future. if u find tat u not so good in science subject just take up another art subject n be sure to score well in the 3 subjects. u shud be able to find ur answer during ur a-level course.
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tanjinjack
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May 31 2011, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE(DeathSpiritz @ May 31 2011, 08:50 PM) as long as u have maths, at least 1 science subject, u can apply for anything in future. if u find tat u not so good in science subject just take up another art subject n be sure to score well in the 3 subjects. u shud be able to find ur answer during ur a-level course. No medicine and pharmacy if no Chemistry. No engineering if no Physics. ANYTHING?
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LightningFist
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May 31 2011, 09:17 PM
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Not ANYTHING... there are courses at some schools which require 2 Sciences aside from Maths, such as Medicine/Dentistry or Materials/Chemical/Petroleum Engineering. In any case, requirements aside, the Sciences work best when they complement each other.
Short of Mathematics or Medicine/Dentistry at some schools, and Biological Sciences, your combination is good enough for most courses, including Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business, Law, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Pharmacy (excluding vocational 'Arts' like English, Design, Music etc).
With Maths, Economics, and Accounting, you'll obviously not be eligible for Science courses at most schools.
I would advise against Accounting as it is never a prerequisite for good schools and is not appreciated at A Level (compared to Economics/Mathematics/Science).
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amy_jacinth
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May 31 2011, 10:39 PM
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taking maths, econs and accounts is more towards arts stream and A level accounting is easy, no worries if you didn't take in SPM i didn't take accounting in SPM and i survived in my A level so shouldn't be a problem too but A level maths is more like add maths there's definitely nothing as easy as SPM maths or add maths too >.<
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reconnaissance
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Jun 1 2011, 02:03 AM
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The Russell Brand group and even Cambridge had outlined certain subjects that they assumed 'soft' and Accounting would, if my memory served me well, be in the list. The full list of the 'soft subjects' that would reduce your chances in future academic institutions internationally can be found through Google.. There's one pdf from Cambridge too.  I would totally advice you to take my rule. I called them the 'Traditional Three', 'Super Four' and 'Ultimate Five'. The traditional three would be Physics, Biology and Chemistry.. This traditional combinations would usually allow you to further to almost all courses, with exception to Mathematical-affliated courses. The super four would be the traditional three and Mathematics. This would open up every route possible. And, Ultimate Five would be the super four and any other non-traditional subjects, with preference to Further Mathematics.. This would definitely get you somewhere.  By the way, Accounting in lower level of education is not a vital pre-requisite, though it'll greatly boost your admission status.
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ariff02
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Jun 1 2011, 02:09 AM
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soo with math , physics , chemistry . the student can still fall back to accountancy?
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monochrome1234
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Jun 1 2011, 02:28 AM
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QUOTE(ariff02 @ Jun 1 2011, 02:09 AM) soo with math , physics , chemistry . the student can still fall back to accountancy? sure
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LightningFist
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Jun 1 2011, 07:13 AM
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BTW for the "every route possible" way to happen you need to take 5 which includes Further Mathematics, because only then will you be able to choose Mathematics and its joint degrees at every school. QUOTE(Knight_2008 @ Jun 1 2011, 03:15 AM) take maths econs and accounting and u pretty much cna do anything in the business field. take the science stream, u still can do business related courses, but u will have a hard time in elite courses such as econs and actuarial science in top uni Precisely why would you have a hard time? Are you suggesting that if you took Science i/o Accounting and Economics, you'll have difficulties with Economics or Actuarial Science at the top schools? It's no surprise that Accounting is not amongst the list or preferred or perfectly acceptable subjects for these "top unis", in fact it is quite the opposite. Furthermore, these "top unis" would rather have Geography (perhaps not really a Science), Biology, Physics, or Chemistry over Economics where available (i'm not suggesting preference is an indication of success).
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Angela Lee
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Jun 1 2011, 09:06 AM
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QUOTE(Blinking99 @ May 31 2011, 08:24 PM) I have registered for A-level with math, physic and chemistry but i have not sure should i take these subject. I hope to add on an account but the combination not allowed me to do so. I not sure whether my future career is what. I feel to take account but i have no experience with account. Besides, i am pure science in spm, i know my science subject is not that good and not so interesting for me. Anyone who knows what courses can i take after A-level with math, physic and chemistry? Or maybe A-level with math, economic and accounting?  Do Maths, Physics and Chemistry. These subjects enable you to get into any university courses you want. Well, not quite for medicine (as some universities also need biology). Accounting can be done for your personal interest but can always be pursued in tertiary education; no need to do it early. Learning earlier or later will not harm you; but for phy, chem and maths, learning earlier makes a difference.
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onelove89
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Jun 1 2011, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE(Angela Lee @ Jun 1 2011, 09:06 AM) Do Maths, Physics and Chemistry. These subjects enable you to get into any university courses you want. Well, not quite for medicine (as some universities also need biology). Accounting can be done for your personal interest but can always be pursued in tertiary education; no need to do it early. Learning earlier or later will not harm you; but for phy, chem and maths, learning earlier makes a difference. I'll say the same too. Math+Physics+Chem is a good combination. Allows more versatility, be it going into health science professions or physics related ones. If in the end you opt for business/commerce fields, that's fine as well cause you'll still be needing your math skills in those subjects. Most unis doesnt require bio (I've never seen any that puts bio as a prerequisite though) for medicine. But it's definitely a quadruple ++ if you have prior knowledge. So if you've lost interest in science fields, you can go into business, commerce, applied maths, BA, music, and the list goes on and on. Maybe even geology for that sense. (I love geology personally =D don't really see it as a pure science subject but it is definitely interesting). Go explore, go google, go ask around for more opinions  cheers.
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Angela Lee
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Jun 1 2011, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(onelove89 @ Jun 1 2011, 10:05 AM) I'll say the same too. Math+Physics+Chem is a good combination. Allows more versatility, be it going into health science professions or physics related ones. If in the end you opt for business/commerce fields, that's fine as well cause you'll still be needing your math skills in those subjects. Most unis doesnt require bio (I've never seen any that puts bio as a prerequisite though) for medicine. But it's definitely a quadruple ++ if you have prior knowledge. So if you've lost interest in science fields, you can go into business, commerce, applied maths, BA, music, and the list goes on and on. Maybe even geology for that sense. (I love geology personally =D don't really see it as a pure science subject but it is definitely interesting). Go explore, go google, go ask around for more opinions  cheers. Yep. The logic and thinking skills developed in studying science is invaluable and can be used in many aspects in life. Physics is sort of hard but it trains learners toward possessing a particular type of thinking which I still found useful in many areas of my study
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nerdyboy
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Jun 1 2011, 05:59 PM
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you can do alot of stuff with physics and maths.
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LightningFist
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Jun 1 2011, 09:36 PM
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Biology is most definitely a partial requirement to do Medicine for some universities and/or their colleges. I say partial because in many instances you only need AS Biology if you have A Level Chemistry, but you may need A Level Biology if you only have AS Chemistry. All this means is not taking Biology severely limits your opportunities as the top/best schools are amongst those that need Biology. There's no harm taking Maths + Chemistry + Physics + Biology if you want to leave Medicine open but are sure you won't want to do Mathematics at a top school. Medicine almost always needs at least 2 Sciences at the top schools, and prefers Sciences and Maths over non-Sciences after the specific subject requirements (2/3 Sciences including Chemistry and Biology, either AS/A Level) are met.
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