GCSE Science choice

[Milo51]

I would like to get advice from other mums regarding GCSE choice.

My Y9 DD needs to choose GCSE subjects next month.
Her school has changed their policy from this year and quite flexible about science choice.

In addition to triple science, double science, they allow stand alone either one or two sciences subjects if pupil has a valid reason.

My DD would like to do Biology, physics, as a single subjects then, drop Chemistry.

She is quite able for all subjects but she is not keen on Chemistry, Geography even though her grade is quite good for those subjects. She said she can’t enjoy them.

Her choices are

English
English Lit
Maths
Further maths (She might drop)
Biology
Physics
History
Business
Religious Studies
Classics
Latin (She might drop)
Spanish

She loves History and Philosophy side of Religious studies and loves writing essay and debating. So she said she is 120% sure she will not take Science at A level. At the moment she said she would like to be a lawyer.

Is there any disadvantage for her for university entry in the future without studying Chemistry?

I would also drop Business. That would give her the ten including Further Maths.

I really appreciate all comments. Thank you!
Especially, Chemicalrainbow, very convincing points.
Her colour blind problems in the past were more psychological factors. DD was feeling embarrassed in the class etc.

Back to the original question, can anyone answer
"Is there any disadvantage for her for university entry in the future without studying Chemistry?"
or change "Chemistry" to "double science"?

There is certainly no issue at all in terms of uni with taking double science, OP.

If she takes double, and decides she would like to do A level science after all, that is perfectly possible. And if not, and she takes (say) MFL, history and English at A level, having done double science will not be a barrier to her accessing any university and any (appropriate obvs) course.

My DD is very capable and was told it was a ‘no brainer’ that she took the triple science, however she opted for the double and took very content -heavy subjects as her other options. She doesn’t have a great desire to study science at A level so feels this is the right choice (& is predicted high grades). Better to get 2 excellent grades than 3 mediocre ones.
Besides, some large state schools ONLY offer the double and that doesn’t stop them turning out oxbridge candidates. There are catch up books to study if she changes her mind before A levels.

Slight digression from your main question @Milo51, but is it worth your DD doing Further Maths GCSE if she isn't planning on taking maths or science A levels?

My DD did a Further Maths GCSE and enjoyed it, but then she was always going to do science A levels (and science degrees) so it made sense. It's quite hard to get a top grade in the subject.

Thank you. I read all comments with great appreciation.
My DD is happened to be good at maths. She is top set and always go to next round for maths challenge but she doesn't want to do maths at Uni.
It is very ironic what she is good at is not what she enjoys. But as parents, I would like her to enjoy studying and would like to support what she wants. DD loves history and Classics, philosophy, English. When DD is talking about these subjects, her eyes are sparkling! On the other hand, Science is a pain especially Chemistry for her. But as DD works hard she gets good mark for science so far. So I could see clearly that my DD will not take any science at A level nor Uni as she said now.
Some people said that the entry for competitive Uni, they will look at GCSE result. I hope their admission tutors will not be biased about double science applicants as a second citizen.

I agree with the other posters that your dds bast option would be to take Combined (Double) science to free up more time to concentrate on the subjects that she enjoys.
Universities look at grades and won't consider Double Science as inferior to separate sciences.
Taking just Biology and Physics at GCSE could be a problem if your dd wanted to move schools for sixth form.
You say that your dd gets embarrassed about being singled out a different in class. Having a significant difference in her GCSE subjects compared to her peers could emphasise that difference for years to come.

Universities look at grades and won't consider Double Science as inferior to separate sciences.

Absolutely this ^^

My DD chose double science in the end. Thank you for all your comments! It made us think carefully. It's good to have general knowledge all round at GCSE. I am sure DD will appreciate it in the future.
Today DD sat on maths challenge and actually enjoyed it. She said to me that she might take maths at A level. The school said that set 1 maths class will cover further maths topic anyway and at Y11, DD can choose if she will take further maths at GCSE or not so no need to decide now. I hope my DD will enjoy GCSE course next year.