Are these A-level options suitable for pursuing medicine at Cambridge?

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The discussion revolves around the suitability of A-level options for a student aspiring to pursue medicine at Cambridge. Participants explore the implications of selecting multiple science and mathematics subjects, considering workload and school policies.

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  • One participant expresses a desire to take Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics, questioning if these are suitable and manageable options for medicine.
  • Another participant warns that taking five A-levels may lead to an overwhelming workload and suggests choosing either Further Mathematics or Physics, but not both, based on personal experience with AS-levels.
  • A different participant raises a question about school policies regarding the number of A-levels allowed, noting that some schools may limit students to four or even three A-levels due to changing recommendations.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of taking five A-levels, with differing views on workload and school policies. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach for the student.

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Hello,I'm in Y11 And 5 Days away from deciding on my A-level Options...

I would like to do medicine at Cambridge when i am older...

I am academically v.strong...

I was going to choose:

1)Physics
2)Biology
3)Chemistry
4)Mathematics
5)Further mathematics

Are these good options?
Hard?

Thanks.
 
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That'll be a massive workload, I urge against it. If you're set on Medicine then I'd suggest to take either Further Maths or Physics but not both. I took five AS-Levels and found the workload to be extreme - there weren't enough hours in the day.
 
Larry Gopnik said:
That'll be a massive workload, I urge against it. If you're set on Medicine then I'd suggest to take either Further Maths or Physics but not both. I took five AS-Levels and found the workload to be extreme - there weren't enough hours in the day.
Thanks!
Did you do well at the end of day with AS levels(In terms of Grade)?
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Does your school even allow you start 5 A-levels? I do know that some schools do (and then expect you to drop one or two), but I also know that some school (including the one my step son will go to) is pushing for no more than four A-levels (they used to recommend four, but according to them the system is apparently changing again so now three is the recommended number meaning you can't then drop a subject) .
 

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