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Choosing the right course is paramount to you having a positive and successful experience in the Sixth Form, and to your career choices in the future. There are many things to take into account before you make a final decision on which subjects you would like to study.

• If you already know want you would like to do when you leave school, check the entry requirements with either the Careers’ Advisor or a member of the Sixth Form team (which subjects to study; what grades you will need; what work experience or extracurricular accomplishments may be necessary).
• If at this stage you have only a general idea of what you wish to do, or are really not sure yet, then select subjects which you actively enjoy and which you are good at.

For higher education, some degree courses require particular subject combinations, whilst others require very high grades in key subjects.

For courses such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Nursing/Midwifery and Engineering based courses, please check with the Careers’ Coach / Sixth Form Team to ensure that you are looking at appropriate subject combinations. It is also worth taking a look at specific university websites to get an idea of current entry requirements for courses such as Medicine and Dentistry, as requirements will vary from one establishment to another.

If you want to study for a degree in a Science, at A Level it is advisable to study at least two Sciences or possibly one Science plus Mathematics. Some subjects support each other: eg Biology and Chemistry A Levels for a Biological Science degree, or Physics and Maths A Levels for a degree in Physics.

Degree entry requirements are usually more flexible with Arts subjects as subsequent career choices are generally broader.