is it necessary to do a maths a level to study medicine.?

Question

i am doing ma as levels and was planning to go on to do medicine after that tho im rubbish at maths so i didnt choose it. is it neccesary to have a maths a level to do med.

Answer 1

In the UK, if that is where you are, then the answer is no. The only essential is a chemistry A-level. You do not even need biology.

However, more science A-levels are obviously better. I did Maths A-level myself, but you certainly don't have to. Medschool maths is very easy, much more so than A-level.

Answer 2

The answer to your question in brief - it depends.

Reasons for doing a subject:

1. The knowledge or skills gained in the study of that subject will aid you in your career.

2. The way of thinking that the subject engenders will be beneficial to you in your future career (though the specific knowledge will be a secondary feature).

3. The qualification is stipulated by the institution that you are applying for.

Some universities do like to see a Mathematics A-level, whereas some don't mind, so point 3 may or may not apply depending on the institution that you apply to. Points 1 and 2 are relevant to Chemistry, which is why many universities are so keen on their medical students having A-level chemistry. Apart from the knowledge, whish is useful in itself, the way of thinking required to do a chemistry A-level is beneficial in the studying of medicine (the large number of facts to assimilate, and the ability to weigh up evidence).

That leaves point 1. Remember that a medical degree is a means to an end (work as a Dr) and not an end in itself. You note your skill level in Mathematics. Different medical specialities require different levels of mathematical (usually numberical) skill. Whilst you can get computers/PDAs to do the sums for you, you will not always have recourse to this and may well have to do them sometimes for yourself. Therefore, I would carefully weigh up what specialities you are considering, and enquire as to the level of methematical skill required for it.

For instance, the following specialities require a higher level of methematical (numberical) ability (this is not an exhaustive list - so discuss specialities you are interested in with a career's advisor/a doctor):

- Paediatrics (doses are often in mg/kg body weight)
- Anaesthetics
- Intensive care
- Nephrology (renal medicine)
- Lab-based specialities eg Chemical Pathology/Biochemistry

Answer 3

It is not a required subject although most medical schools suggest you do Chemistry and probably Biology as well.

But since there is such huge competition for entry to medical school, having A-levels in subjects that are percieved to be much more academic (like maths, geography and sciences) as opposed to 'softer' subjects (like media studies and sociology).

But what you ahve to remember is that your academic ability is only half the story, and your whole portfolio of extra-curricular and work experience will be taken into account. If you do alot of volunteer work and extra-curricular then you can pass by witout the best grades.

Answer 4

you are able to desire to take Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths, even with the actuality that the lesser medical faculties could take you with purely 3. If a technology is to be dropped you're greater appropriate dropping the Biology as this is going down greater appropriate with them than no longer doing Physics. figuring out on matters out of those undertaking tiers will extraordinarily much definitely shrink your probabilities of being presented a place to 0%. that's going to be predicted that all and sundry would be A grade and for the duration of next twelve months A* and the share which you pass the grade by is often appeared at by the college as will the grades of all the matters you studied at G.C.S.E., you will additionally could sit down a C.A.T.S. attempt. All of those standards could desire to be met which you will income a place and you're able to pass properly in all of them. drugs isn't undemanding. The direction incorporate +35 hrs a week of lectures etc. so placing the grade widely used so extreme for acceptance directly to the direction is one way of exhibiting which you're the two able to it and committed to it. Voluntary paintings and trip paintings in a wellbeing midsection is likewise a good element to do as this additionally exhibits dedication and which you're no longer afraid to get your palms grimy or work together with human beings. desire this hasn't come throughout the time of as too harsh yet from understanding a extensive style of docs and medics i comprehend all of this to be real and while you're already frightened appropriate to the paintings load then I recommend you heavily think of approximately yet another profession direction. Burgledad's spouse

Answer 5

Given the content of the A-level maths course I did, I'd have to say most of it would be irrelevant. If you went into research, maybe the statistics (T1) module could prove useful, but if it isn't a prerequisite for the courses you want, they'll go over it anyway. Check the prospectuses of the courses you want - these should tell you the minimum requirements. It could help to exceed them if there's competition - but if and how you do this is your choice; not a necessary item.

Answer 6

No. You will need Chemistry and Biology. Physics is a good third A level, but English or a humanity would be OK instead.

Answer 7

No, you dont. You can go through medical school with very minimal math skills. Today, there are medical calculators for your PDA that do everything. Even the lcencing exams ask very, very basic math ques if any at all.

Answer 8

No i don't think that you have to, to study medicine.
But ask your careers advisor for definite.

Answer 9

yes it is
helps you solve problems quick