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Maths/FM&Physics V Maths/ Physics& Chemistry for Engineering

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Untangl3d · 28/04/2020 08:44

Ds the scatty engineer type. Has had no doubt from day 1 that that is what he’ll be an engineer from a family of engineers(dad & grandfathers). Good at maths, chemistry and physics but a fly by the seat of your pants type kid who gets good grades without hours of swotting- so far!

Had decided on maths, physics and chemistry for Alevels but has high aspirations, also wants to emigrate eventually, maybe work, study abroad.This all coming out of the woodwork whilst on lockdown.

Alevels are harder and 3 good grades are crucial. He thinks doing maths,FM and physics wouldn’t be as interesting as Maths, Physics and Chemistry. He had picked the latter but we could have time to change.

There is the 4 Alevels option too but not sure he’s the right type of kid for that.

Really don’t know what to advise. Keep reading threads saying FM crucial. Help!

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SeasonFinale · 28/04/2020 09:18

If he can actually get good grades in Chemistry and Physics it shouldn't actually be too much of a stretch for him to do FM as a 4th. Top unis for engineering will expect FM. It may be worth looking at the degree prospectus to see which level uni he Is likely to aspire to.

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Untangl3d · 28/04/2020 09:17

Hard to tell. Which is easier to get a higher grade in FM or chemistry?

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ListeningQuietly · 28/04/2020 09:05

Whichever will give the higher grades
there are add on courses for everything at the Unis

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Untangl3d · 28/04/2020 08:57

Should add quite interested in robotics.

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Coronacurls · 28/04/2020 08:56

My DD graduated in Engineering last year.

She did maths, further maths and physics A levels. She said further maths was v useful in 1st year uni and the people without it struggled a bit.

She also had chemistry AS level but didn't enjoy it and didn't find chemistry useful at all - although that probably depends on the type of engineering you study.

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