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Anne
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Hey so i start A-levels really soon, and i need help with choosing my subjects?
I want to be a neurosurgeon so, idk whether to choose between physics or psychology, can someone help me like choose which or atleast narrow it down 😭
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Anne !
It's wonderful that you are in secondary school and about to do your A Levels which is the equivalent of Advanced Placement classes in the U.S. It's kind of difficult for anyone to tell you specific classes to take as you didn't mention your school so we do not know what your school offers. There are things you can do to figure out which classes to take because you have access to what classes are offered at your school. If you want to become a Neurosurgeon later on, you can choose some helpful courses in Secondary School.
Your first step in choosing classes to take, whether they are regular classes or A Levels will be to visit the academic counseling office and get a list of all the science and math courses offered at your school. You will have to choose the classes so you will need to know all of the human science focused classes you can choose from. You will need consistent classes, year after year, in human sciences throughout your stay at secondary school.
To get the foundation before going to University for a human science major, you can take biology, anatomy, chemistry, and calculus. Psychology is good to take in secondary school, too. If you are having a time figuring it out, visit your academic advisor who can explain it and help you choose classes. This path is pretty straight forward and will be more advanced at University, laying down a strong background for you once you attend Medical School.
If it were me, I would take a through line of human science classes and leave a psychology class for the last year before college. You are going to have to determine how much of a science load you want to take on, but consulting with those who know you, like your current science teachers and academic advisors at your school will be a good idea. Remember that you can always read books about the anatomy of the brain and other topics focused on the brain and the nervous system if your school does not offer those classes. You will be getting the bulk of more deeper exploring while at University.
Keep in mind that your current school may have required other classes that you must take as well, so a visit to your academic advisor is crucial in figuring out what classes to take and designing a doable class schedule.
I hope this helps and wish you all the best !
It's wonderful that you are in secondary school and about to do your A Levels which is the equivalent of Advanced Placement classes in the U.S. It's kind of difficult for anyone to tell you specific classes to take as you didn't mention your school so we do not know what your school offers. There are things you can do to figure out which classes to take because you have access to what classes are offered at your school. If you want to become a Neurosurgeon later on, you can choose some helpful courses in Secondary School.
Your first step in choosing classes to take, whether they are regular classes or A Levels will be to visit the academic counseling office and get a list of all the science and math courses offered at your school. You will have to choose the classes so you will need to know all of the human science focused classes you can choose from. You will need consistent classes, year after year, in human sciences throughout your stay at secondary school.
To get the foundation before going to University for a human science major, you can take biology, anatomy, chemistry, and calculus. Psychology is good to take in secondary school, too. If you are having a time figuring it out, visit your academic advisor who can explain it and help you choose classes. This path is pretty straight forward and will be more advanced at University, laying down a strong background for you once you attend Medical School.
If it were me, I would take a through line of human science classes and leave a psychology class for the last year before college. You are going to have to determine how much of a science load you want to take on, but consulting with those who know you, like your current science teachers and academic advisors at your school will be a good idea. Remember that you can always read books about the anatomy of the brain and other topics focused on the brain and the nervous system if your school does not offer those classes. You will be getting the bulk of more deeper exploring while at University.
Keep in mind that your current school may have required other classes that you must take as well, so a visit to your academic advisor is crucial in figuring out what classes to take and designing a doable class schedule.
I hope this helps and wish you all the best !
Thank you, this is really helpful.
Anne
You're welcome for the advice !
Michelle M.