• Question: What entry requirements do you need in college to be a doctor or a scientist?

    Asked by Anthonette to Arlene, Baljit, Jesus, MG, Michael on 9 Nov 2015.
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      Baljit Ghatora answered on 9 Nov 2015:

      Usually a medical doctor requires you to complete A-Levels in Science subjects and Maths, However many universities may offer a foundation programme. It is competitive but if you but the hard work in you will be fine!! It is worth looking online at the university websites. There are many types of scientists, social scientists, biological scientists and spectroscopy scientists who specialise in the use of spectroscopy. For this I would recommend Chemistry at least.

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      Jesus Calvo-Castro answered on 9 Nov 2015:

      Hi @Anthonette. A solid science background in science would require chemistry, maths, biology and physics.

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      Maire Gorman answered on 10 Nov 2015:

      Ahhh!
      Okay medicine I know is fiercely competitive. A*ss…..and also work experience.

      For science it varies depending on degree-check with individual unis.

      My advice?! Find a subject you enjoy! Be open to new ideas, new courses, start thinking about it a few years in advance(so you know what subjects you need).

      For degree choice I would always recommend doing a very general, broad degree eg “physics”, “chemistry”, “biochemisty” ie nothing to specialized. Hence then you leave your options open and can always specialize later by doing a masters/PhD.

      If you were to study a very specific undergraduate degree such as “forensic science” or “geophysics” then you are severely limiting your options-you may change your mind! Also by doing a broader degree you may find subjects you’re interested in which have never considered before./

      I know school can seem like a treadmill of exams-stick it out, keep working, seek help if you’re struggling.

      And the old clique is true “if you work hard, you will end up doing what you’re suppose to do”.

      I’ve had plenty of disappointments with exams results-it happens! But its never the end of the world. Things go around in circles…

      Good Luck!

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