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Asked by HunterN to Ollie T, Jarrod H, Claire SH, Catherine P, Caroline, artemiseales, Andrew M, Andrew Gartside on 17 Dec 2024.
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Artemis Eales answered on 17 Dec 2024:
All of them! There is science everywhere if you look for it. To apply for uni to do science, you will need maths, whether you like it or not, as well as the science you are interested in (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics). You’ll also need a minimum level of English (and in my experience, Computing Science can be useful too!).
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Andrew McDowall answered on 17 Dec 2024:
A basic level of English Maths is a good start. The level of maths you’ll need will differ a great deal between the sciences, and you don’t have to be great at it or understand the fundamentals of pure maths to make a good scientist, but some basic ability helps. After that it depends on what is available and what interests you. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology or any of the others. Any science should give you a grounding in the scientific method of working.
If you’ve the time and headspace, don’t give up on the other things you love. A broad grounding is always helpful and you’ll have life outside of work as well. The days when you needed to learn German to study chemistry or Latin for physics are long gone, but if you enjoy them it’s worth keeping them if you can.
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Catherine Perry answered on 19 Dec 2024:
Definitely one of the main science subjects, and maths and English. However, if you’re interested in general science training, don’t forget to look at apprenticeships after school!
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Caroline Roche answered on 20 Dec 2024:
It depends on what type of scientist you would like to be.
Generally, I would recommend math’s, science (any or whichever is most appropriate type), computing or engineering subjects.
A foreign language can be really helpful if you want to study or work abroad, it can also help improve your communication skills which will be necessary regardless of what scientist you become.
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