Cambridge and A levels

**hazelwoof** · 20-12-2009, 02:19 AM

Hey, so I would like to apply to Cambridge to study medicine. But from what I can gather, they want applicants to have three science A levels. That's a problem for me, because currently I'm in year 12, studying Chemistry, Biology, French and Music and next year (providing I get all my As), I'm probably going to drop French.

First of all, I'd like to clarify: do I need 3 science A levels to get into Cambridge? And does it differ between colleges? Also, do you think I'm making the right decision in dropping French?

Thanks

**Chwirkytheappleboy** · 20-12-2009, 02:39 AM

Check out the Typical A Level Offer section of the Entrance Requirements page. It does vary from college to college, so you may stand a chance yet.

**Rippy** · 20-12-2009, 03:33 AM

I'm pretty sure all Cambridge Colleges need 3 sciences to at least AS Level. You could apply to Oxford though.

**.a.** · 23-12-2009, 01:13 AM

Most colleges only require 2 science A levels- some require 3 and those are mentioned in the prospectus.

**xyz_7** · 23-12-2009, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by hazelwoof

Hey, so I would like to apply to Cambridge to study medicine. But from what I can gather, they want applicants to have three science A levels. That's a problem for me, because currently I'm in year 12, studying Chemistry, Biology, French and Music and next year (providing I get all my As), I'm probably going to drop French.

First of all, I'd like to clarify: do I need 3 science A levels to get into Cambridge? And does it differ between colleges? Also, do you think I'm making the right decision in dropping French?

Thanks

yeah...that's what i'm wondering.
i'm in year 12 too, but i've taken biology, chemistry, psychology and maths. i doubt that psychology counts as a science! actually...it might count as a social science...hmmmmnnn...does anyone think that would do? i'm predicted A's in all of them-no pressure!

**Chwirkytheappleboy** · 23-12-2009, 04:23 AM

Originally Posted by xyz_7

i've taken biology, chemistry, psychology and maths.

Maths counts. You'll be fine

**xyz_7** · 23-12-2009, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Chwirkytheappleboy

Maths counts. You'll be fine

ok. thanks

**Rippy** · 23-12-2009, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by .a.

Most colleges only require 2 science A levels- some require 3 and those are mentioned in the prospectus.

However, ALL colleges require 3 sciences to at least AS Level. The OP doesn't have this. Whilst you are correct only some colleges require three to FULL A2, the OP doesn't even have 3 at AS. If you look at the min requirements "passes at at least AS level in 3 subjects from bio chem phys maths", she doesn't meet that.

**.a.** · 25-12-2009, 06:12 AM

In that case, the best advice for the OP would be to contact a college admissions office and ask if his/her application would be considered. If they say no, then the OP would either have to find a way of taking Maths/Physics at AS or decide not to apply to cambridge (to prevent wasting an application).