Which science is the hardest?

Question

I am going to take Biology, Chemistry and Physics next year at A-Level. I will also be complimenting the sciences with A-Level German.

I am curious to know which one is the hardest and why?

Answer 1

Well, i have just finished my a-levels (waiting for results!), i have done physics, chemistry and ICT.

Firstly physics. The examination board that i did was AQA. At first i struggled to keep up with the maths involved and i got a U for the mock exam, but that motivated me to try harder and revise more, and so i actually ended up getting a high B for the first module (3 marks off an A). After that i made sure to do lost of past papers etc and review my daily class notes and so a got a B for the first year. Overall after revision i found this subject to be easy (first year). Then the final year is a huge step up. There is so much to learn in a small amount of time, especially for the final exam which is synoptic. So overall i would say that physics is a hard subject, probably the hardest out of the subjects you are doing. You will have to be good as GCSE maths, drawing graphs, rearranging equations etc. You will have to remember quite a few equations.

Now chemistry. My examining board was OCR salters. Well this was my favourite subject at school (im gonna study it at uni aswell). Chemistry is not that easy, but in my opinion, it is easier than physics, due to there being less maths involved, although there is some. This subject is more theory. Because with physics you could just learn the equations and still get a good grade, but with chemistry you have to know the theory. If you like practical work - you will love this subject!

Now biology. I havent done this subject but i have a number of friends that have. They say that it is easier than chemistry and physics.

So i would say that physics is the hardest, then chemistry, then biology.

I hope this gives you a good insight in to what your in for next year! Good luck!

Answer 2

Every year the list A level subjects from Hardest to Easiest. The three subjects continually at the top are Physics, Maths and Chemistry.

Answer 3

I also took Biology, Chemistry and Physics but together with Maths at A-Level.

Tips:
- Biology is mostly context based - mainly facts you have to remember and learn off, e.g. biochemical processes, cell structure, population, evolution etc. There are very few calculations, aside from calculating magnification and possibly a few statistics calculations.
- Chemistry is about half and half, there is a bulk of calculations coupled with a load of theory. E.g. chemical structures, calculating amount of substance, mechanisms of reaction etc.
- Physics is primarily calculations, applying equations to solve word problems. The theory and context will vary with different exams, so the core knowledge involves remembering how to use equations, where to apply them, when to apply them and why these calculations support core physics facts.

Based on my experience, I found Physics to be the easiest (due to maths in conjunction with applying equations), followed by Chemistry (my particular interest in this science helped) and then Biology (the bulk of information was sometimes tedious).

In the end it all depends on where our strengths and weaknesses lie - you will only know which seems 'hardest' after you have tried the course for at least a month.

Best of luck!

Answer 4

Physics and mathematics are the hardest, with different difficulties.

If you thought high school math was hard, wait until college. I'm not even talking about limits, integrals or whatever, but the hard stuff mathematicians study. It will blow your head.

Physics makes intensive use of mathematics and mathematical physics makes use of the hardest math known to man. Additionally you need to know how to program computers, electronics, chemistry, etc.

If you study physics you shouldnt have much trouble later understanding engineering. Will look like a walk in the park.

Note: You dont need to be a genius to understand physics or math, but it helps. Most physic students are not brighter than engineering or biology students but, you know, they better catch up.

Answer 5

Usually, schools teach the curriculum totally backwards. They start with biology, then do chemistry, then physics, because most people think physics is the hardest.

This is really stupid.

It should be taught in the reverse direction, because physics is the most fundamental science. Chemistry can only be understood with a background in physics, and biology can only be understood with a background in chemistry. You don't need to know any biology to learn chemistry, and likewise you don't need to know any chemistry to learn physics.

In order of hierarchical complexity, it's
Physics < Chemistry < Biology

Answer 6

Physics was the hardest for me - if you're good at math, you'll be great at this! Biology and Chemistry is a lot of processed information you can pretty much learn from textbooks and labs...but I'm horrid at math, so physics was quite a challenge for me!

Answer 7

Math and Physics are the hardest, but most consistent. Personally, I find biology difficult because it seems to have a bunch of inconsistent rules. It is almost like Biology has not had its Newton yet - somebody who creates order out of chaos.

Answer 8

this is an attitude problem.

a lot of people percieve things different ways. some say they have difficulty in math & logic so P6 is difficult. however some also have difficulty in memorization Bio and Chem wouldn't be there forte.

think of this way. everything can be learned if you are willing to learn.... say can i learn sky diving? or parasailing? yes you can... what about technical diving? sure enough you can. now are you willing to take on the challenges coupled this sports say fear of hights or its technical aspect? if you are willing then take it on!

thats the attitude i would like to share.

i am taking up Architecture. i didnt have any background or idea of what i was taking it was just Architecture starts with an "A" and was first on the course list. its my first time to draw or even hold a mechanilcal pencil.

but guess what i'm in my last year & i'm on top of my class... i took on the challenges no mater how high the difficulty....

Answer 9

Actuallt, this question can not be answered. Some people are naturally good a certain subjects. Some people can just sit back and not take notes and still make the highest grade in the class. The hardest subject for you would be the one that are least apt in...

Answer 10

it depends on your strengths. Chemistry and physics are going to require you to use a lot of formulas. Biology and chemistry will require more memorization. Physics is going to require some imagination and contemplation and logic. They can each be as hard as the other.