• Question: What lessons do I need to become a scientist

    Asked by part487rat on 7 Jun 2023.
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      Matthew Harris answered on 7 Jun 2023:

      A scientist is a really broad term for a job and its is very flexible! Biology, chemistry, physics and maths tend to be lessons that may inspire you and help you to become a scientist. Although you don’t have to do all of them! You may like one more than the others and thats absolutely fine!

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      Kamilla Bigos answered on 7 Jun 2023:

      I did a range of subjects at A-level (Geography, Drama, Biology, Chemistry and Polish). My degree was in biomedical science, I needed a GCSE in maths and English for this, and an A-level in biology was a requirement and chemistry wasn’t but it was noted that it would be an advantage to have this as a subject.

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      Zahra Rattray answered on 7 Jun 2023:

      It depends on what field of science you want to work in. When I was around your age, I was undecided to so studied all sciences at A-level and went on to study for a Pharmacy degree. Now in my day to day role as a drug developer, I use concepts from biology, chemistry and physics almost on a weekly basis.

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      Giampiero Valenzano answered on 7 Jun 2023:

      As others have said, the uni requirements tend to be quite flexible and depend on the chosen degree (med school will ask for some subjects, biomed sciences for others, etc., with some overlap). Biology and chemistry tend to be the most commonly required.

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      Kehinde Ross answered on 7 Jun 2023:

      It depends on what type of scientist you want to be. Which area of science inspires you the most?

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      Amy McLuskie answered on 8 Jun 2023:

      It depends on the area of science you would like to work in. For me I needed biology and chemistry which were both sciences I really enjoyed. If you know there is an area of science you would like to work in find out which sciences you need or if you are not sure choose the ones you enjoy and would want to study further.

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      Jen Antrobus answered on 8 Jun 2023:

      This depends on the type of scientist you want to be! I did A-levels in biology, chemistry and psychology, and then went to university and studied Medical Genetics.

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      Jean Ling Tan answered on 11 Jun 2023:

      It depends on what type of science you want to do, but generally science subjects are the ones to go for. At GCSE I did Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths amongst other subjects and at A Level I did Biology, Chemistry, Maths and EPQ.

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      Mungo Harvey answered on 12 Jun 2023:

      This really depends on what you are interested in! I work in drug discovery for cancer but use a breadth of skills from biology, chemistry, maths and even computer science.
      There isn’t a rule book for lessons to become a scientist, especially early in a career having a range of experiences and knowledge is great!
      I’m always surprised at different subject areas that we have to apply in different scenarios

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