alexalexalex Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hello guys, so I am in between wanting to study...- physics/mechanical engineering OR- MedicineThe problem is, as you're all probably familiar with is that (if I choose to do the regular IB diploma) I can only have two sciences.I have to choose my subjects pretty soon and I haven't decided if im more interested in Physics or Medicine so my plan is to choose:HL: Maths, Physics, ChemistrySL: Economics, English, GermanThis means I won't have any bio.. I NEED Maths and Physics at HL to study physics, my question is now is it possible to apply for Medicine with only Chemistry? My highest level biology done would be an IGCSE coordinated science double award... Thanks for answers or any other suggestions! ) 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merging Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 For Canada at least, I am pretty sure bio is a pre-requisite, as listed on the site electronic info. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevG Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 it would be better if you actually do some research on the universities you will be applying to as there can always be exceptionsbut here are some general university prerequisite per country for some general fields 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilia1320 Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Take 7 subjects or extraordinary diploma! I had your problem and I am doing that, its working out great. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Generally, both Chemistry and Biology are prerequisites. But it honestly depends on the university, some want one or the other, or both. I say the safest bet is to either make up your mind now on whether you want to go medicine or engineering. If not, then you can take an extra 7th subject like Emilia suggested but that would just be too much, unless you're great at time management. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakendurin Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 You could always go to med school after getting a bachelor's in something else. My plan is to get a bachelor's in biochemistry and applying to med school afterwards is my back-up plan in case a career in biochem related areas isn't right for me after all. So you could think of something like that as well. There are people with English bachelor's and other non-science subjects that get into med school in some countries so you really don't have to go into medicine right after the IB. I think you could easily get into med school after getting a bachelor's in physics as long as you do well in the entrance exams and such. But definitely do your own research to be certain of what your options are. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibstudent77 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Hello guys, so I am in between wanting to study...- physics/mechanical engineeringOR- MedicineThe problem is, as you're all probably familiar with is that (if I choose to do the regular IB diploma) I can only have two sciences.I have to choose my subjects pretty soon and I haven't decided if im more interested in Physics or Medicine so my plan is to choose:HL: Maths, Physics, ChemistrySL: Economics, English, GermanThis means I won't have any bio.. I NEED Maths and Physics at HL to study physics, my question is now is it possible to apply for Medicine with only Chemistry? My highest level biology done would be an IGCSE coordinated science double award...Thanks for answers or any other suggestions! )You can switch out Eco for Bio and take an irregular diploma Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth- Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Hello guys, so I am in between wanting to study...- physics/mechanical engineeringOR- MedicineThe problem is, as you're all probably familiar with is that (if I choose to do the regular IB diploma) I can only have two sciences.I have to choose my subjects pretty soon and I haven't decided if im more interested in Physics or Medicine so my plan is to choose:HL: Maths, Physics, ChemistrySL: Economics, English, GermanThis means I won't have any bio.. I NEED Maths and Physics at HL to study physics, my question is now is it possible to apply for Medicine with only Chemistry? My highest level biology done would be an IGCSE coordinated science double award...Thanks for answers or any other suggestions! )It depends entirely on where you wish to study, and also in what country, but for most universities worldwide, HL Biology is usually a requirement, and if that's not possible, than a 7 in Biology SL. Not having studied any sort of biology will limit your choices extremely. Some universities however will be fine with Chemistry and another science (Edinburgh, St Andrews, Bristol and Oxbridge), but for the rest biology is a requirement. Hypothetically, you could go for an irregular diploma, but your subject combination is hard as it is, and graduating with 35+ points (which you'll need for medicine) with 7 subjects will be very, very hard.Try to make up your mind right now about what you truly want to go for, and if you can't, then by all means go for HL Math, Physics and Chem, but be prepared to have your med school choices narrowed down. Edited September 10, 2015 by beth- Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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