Oct 8 2019, 03:53 AM
QUOTE(myshinyannulus @ Oct 2 2019, 08:22 PM)
I'll be taking A-levels next year. I wish to study medicine. I'll be taking Maths, Bio and Chem but I'm not sure whether to take Physics as a 4th subject. I know almost all unis in the world, including Oxbridge, list only 3 subs in their requirements lists, but for such a competitive course like medicine, is a 4th subject necessary? I'm hoping to secure a place in a foreign university, especially UK and Singapore (does Singapore require 4 subs?) I'm a slightly above average student and I can handle slightly above average workloads, but I don't really enjoy physics (least favourite science sub). Anyone here with some good advice? Thanks!
Not studying med, but I applied to both UK and Singapore university so I am a bit familiar with their requirements. For Singapore, you definitely need to take 4 subjects. If you are only taking 3 subjects, 90% of the time they will reject you unless you have some amazing achievement (world top scorer etc). For UK, although they say it is okay if you take only 3 subjects, however, you definitely will have a higher chances if you taking 4 subjects. But since you mention you don't like physics, maybe you could try taking physics for AS first and drop it if you really cannot handle it or you really hate it. (Check with your college, my college allows us to do it). IMO, it is best to stick with just 3 subjects if you really don't enjoy doing physics, maybe consider other subjects?
I personally took 4 subjects and I find that it is easier than doing SPM as I picked the subjects that I enjoyed the most. (Physics Economics, Math and Further Maths) I hated Biology and Chemistry a lot so I really struggled during SPM. So my advise it to pick subjects you enjoy!
Good luck
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