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Introduction<br />
The table below gives you some broad guidance on subjects that suit common degree courses. Please note,<br />
there are often exceptions to this guidance; you are strongly advised to look at www.ucas.com/students/<br />
coursesearch to see which subjects are recommended in the areas that you are potentially interested in.<br />
Degree Course<br />
Anatomy & Physiology<br />
Archaeology<br />
Architecture<br />
Art & Design<br />
Biosciences<br />
Business & Management<br />
Chemistry<br />
Classics<br />
Computer Sciences & IT<br />
Dentistry<br />
Drama<br />
Economics<br />
English<br />
Engineering<br />
Geography & Environmental Science<br />
History<br />
Law<br />
Mathematics<br />
Media Studies<br />
Medicine<br />
Modern Foreign Languages<br />
Essential/desirable A levels<br />
Two sciences; Chemistry and Biology preferred.<br />
Generally no specific requirements, although some prefer Chemistry.<br />
Mathematics and Physics may be required, plus an art-based subject.<br />
Art or Product Design; a portfolio is usually required.<br />
Two sciences; Chemistry and Biology, sometimes Mathematics.<br />
Can have a Mathematics requirement at GCSE or AS/A2 level.<br />
Chemistry and another science or Mathematics.<br />
Latin and/or Greek.<br />
Mathematics may be required.<br />
Chemistry and usually Biology; Chemistry and usually Biology; some like<br />
Mathematics or Physics in addition.<br />
One from English Literature or Drama.<br />
Mathematics required; Economics desirable.<br />
English Literature.<br />
Mathematics essential plus a second science<br />
(usually Physics or Chemistry, depending on area).<br />
Geography and one or more science subjects required for some courses.<br />
History (often, but not always, required).<br />
No essential requirements, but a preference for traditional subjects which<br />
require logic and the ability to write well.<br />
Mathematics and sometimes Further Mathematics.<br />
English can be useful. Relevant work experience often considered.<br />
Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics.<br />
Biology often required to at least AS.<br />
Music Music required and Grade 7 or 8.<br />
Nursing<br />
Pharmacology & Pharmacy<br />
Physics<br />
Physiotherapy<br />
Politics<br />
Psychology<br />
Sports Science<br />
Teaching (primary)<br />
Veterinary Science<br />
Target language almost always required. A second language is desirable.<br />
A science subject (Biology preferred).<br />
Chemistry plus another one (or maybe two) sciences/Mathematics.<br />
Physics, Mathematics, sometimes Further Mathematics.<br />
Biology or other science subject, or Physical Education.<br />
History, Politics, Modern Language, English or Economics often useful.<br />
Traditional science subject or Mathematics often required.<br />
Often a GCSE Mathematics requirement.<br />
Science subject, and Physical Education can be useful.<br />
GCSE Science B grade is often a requirement.<br />
Chemistry, plus one from Biology (which is preferred), Physics or Mathematics.<br />
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