Choosing AS Subject: Should I Pick Biology or Spanish?

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The discussion revolves around the choice between Biology and Spanish for an AS-level subject, with a focus on university admissions, particularly to prestigious institutions like Cambridge and Oxford. The individual is already committed to Further Maths, Physics, and Chemistry for A2 and seeks advice on which subject would be more appealing to universities. While both subjects are considered manageable, the individual expresses a stronger inclination towards a career in a maths or physics-related field, with no current interest in biology. The conversation highlights the perception that Biology may be more relevant to a science-focused degree, while Spanish could potentially broaden career options. Ultimately, the choice may not significantly impact prospects for a physics degree, but the individual is weighing personal interest and future possibilities against the perceived value of each subject in university applications.
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Hello;

I am in my final year of GCSE and sooner or later I will have to pick what I want to do for AS and A2 (A-Level).

For A2, I am fairly certain I will be picking Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

For AS however, I am a little stuck.

I will definitely be picking Maths/Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics. However, I don't know whether or not I should pick Biology or Spanish for my last AS slot.

Which is considered to be more appealing by universities such as Cambridge and Oxford? I will end up achieving an A in both subjects but I don't know which to choose. The biology teachers at my school are terrible (as are the spanish teachers), but I can self-teach.

I plan on doing a degree or having a career in a maths/physics-related background.

I do not plan on going into any biology-related field at present, though I might change my mind in future (but for the past few years I have been strongly orientated toward maths/physics).

What should I pick? Biology or Spanish?

Thanks.
 
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Hello;

I am in my final year of GCSE and sooner or later I will have to pick what I want to do for AS and A2 (A-Level).

For A2, I am fairly certain I will be picking Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

For AS however, I am a little stuck.

I will definitely be picking Maths/Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics. However, I don't know whether or not I should pick Biology or Spanish for my last AS slot.

Which is considered to be more appealing by universities such as Cambridge and Oxford? I will end up achieving an A in both subjects but I don't know which to choose. The biology teachers at my school are terrible (as are the spanish teachers), but I can self-teach.

I plan on doing a degree or having a career in a maths/physics-related background.

I do not plan on going into any biology-related field at present, though I might change my mind in future (but for the past few years I have been strongly orientated toward maths/physics).

What should I pick? Biology or Spanish?

Thanks.

If you like both subjects equally, *may* go into Biology, but never plan to become a professor of Spanish literature, then the choice is obvious - Biology. Neither should make a big difference on your acceptability for a physics degree.
 
Thanks for your response;

Do you know if taking spanish at AS-level bears any effect on my career as a physicist? Will this broaden my options a little more?

Also, at GCSE I don't like either subject (but the dislike is equal toward both). I have looked up the A-level biology courses and they seem more interesting, however.

The chance of me going into biology is relatively slim; I have never really considered a career in biology nor do I want to, but I may. I guess it's similar to being a professor of Spanish literature; there's about a 1/10000 chance of me becoming one. It's unlikely, but I'm leaving room for the probability.

Is AS-spanish advantageous in any way as opposed to AS-biology when going for a maths/physics degree?
 
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