simon11909 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hi guys So I'm currently applying for DP course next year, and really indecisive whether to choose chemistry SL or computer science SL. In the future I planned to study computer science major. So is chemistry a prerequisite course for university computer science major? I know chemistry is a core subject but I just hate it so much, instead so passionate and willing to study computer science. So long story shorts, shall I go with computer science SL or chemistry SL for my next DP year? my current course choices: Math HL Econ HL Physics HL(our school dont offer comp sci HL) Chemistry SL/Computer science SL Mandarin SL English SL much thanks!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycle Bin Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I have hardly seen a Chemistry requirement for Computer Science courses, where do you want to go? I think it's completely fine to take Computer Science instead of Chemistry because you're taking both Maths and Physics at HL (that's what they need the most!). Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon11909 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Just now, Recycle Bin said: I have hardly seen a Chemistry requirement for Computer Science courses, where do you want to go? I think it's completely fine to take Computer Science instead of Chemistry because you're taking both Maths and Physics at HL (that's what they need the most!). Im planning to go to mainly the universities in the US and Canada, do they usually require chemistry for CS major? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycle Bin Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, simon11909 said: Im planning to go to mainly the universities in the US and Canada, do they usually require chemistry for CS major? Sorry, but I honestly don't know. I've only been looking at UK universities and not one requires Chemistry (they just require Physics and Maths at HL level), so I don't see why US/Canadian universities would require it. I'm sure there are thousands of IB students applying to US/Canada universities who can answer for you instead. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abi123 Posted February 15, 2017 Report Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, simon11909 said: Im planning to go to mainly the universities in the US and Canada, do they usually require chemistry for CS major? No, chemistry isn't an important/required class if you're looking to be a comp sci major. They require lots of math though, so i think you should take the computer science class instead of the chem one Edited February 15, 2017 by abi123 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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