GINZS Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Hey Guys! I am going to choose my IB classes next semester and I am preparing for it now. I want to study genetics as my major, so I am considering double science. Biology is a "for sure" HL to take, and I am struggling to choose between Chemistry and Physics. Is it better to choose Chemistry? Because I saw that a required class for genetic in the university is biochemistry. But then I saw in the second year, we still need to take physics. I personally have much better score in physics and is so much passionate in it comparing to Chemistry. Plus our physics teacher is so much better than our Chemistry teacher (the chemistry teacher do not even teach properly) So is it ok if I take Physics + Biology? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esteban Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I believe that you should shape your education around your passions. If Chemistry isn't one of them, then do not take the course. However you also must consider the implications of not taking Chemistry when biochemistry will be required. If possible, I suggest taking SL Chemistry, because I am in HL Chemistry, and have trouble finding enough time to complete the course with only one science class. Chemistry HL should only be taken if your passion is strong (which doesn't sound like you are too interested). I also recommend to avoid taking classes from poor teachers as Chem HL is difficult as it is without having to deal with incompetent teachers. PM me for further clarification --Esteban Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibprincess Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 check around at your desired universities but if it says that chemistry is not required don't take it because if you hate the subject you won't be motivated and if your teacher sucks they won't be able to help you and you'll get behind and stressed and its really not worth it Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethiedrama101 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 You also study a unit of biochemistry in biology. I would pick physics if that is what you are passionate about. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINZS Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks guys! I'm just wondering if I do not take Chemistry, whether it is HL or SL, will I struggle when taking required class in the university?? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibprincess Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Do you actually think that in the whole of history you will be the first person to go into biology in university without knowledge of chemistry? I doubt you will struggle (and if you do you won't be the only one) because the course will almost definitely have an explanation of what you're doing and there will be people you could go to to ask for help if you need it? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINZS Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Do you actually think that in the whole of history you will be the first person to go into biology in university without knowledge of chemistry? I doubt you will struggle (and if you do you won't be the only one) because the course will almost definitely have an explanation of what you're doing and there will be people you could go to to ask for help if you need it?Thanks for the advise! By the way is Physics HL quite hard? Do you feel a bit struggle when taking Physics HL along with Math SL? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibprincess Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 ib physics requires extremly basic math tbh so really math studies has worked fine for me. its also a non-calc course (althoigh calc does make stuff easier) so theres no required level of maths to do the course Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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