Axisaka Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 Hi there! I'm currently doing pre-IB and it's time for me to choose subjects for DP. I want to take bio HL for sure, but only recently it hit me there's a chance I'll be needing chemistry to major in some bio stuff in the future...The thing is, I never really paid attention in chem class I was convinced I won't be taking it as a subject. It's not like I'm really bad at it, I just can't imagine taking chem HL :''') I don't know which uni will I choose, I don't want to major in medicine that's for sure. There isn't much information on uni requirements for majors like behavioral biology, primatology, just bio subjects which don't lead to medicine. If you have any advice or similar experience, please reach out Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsally Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 If you take chemistry SL (no need to take HL), you can get in many bio related programs. If you are good at physics and maths, you can try biophysics and bioengineering programs. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axisaka Posted December 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 6 hours ago, sunsally said: If you take chemistry SL (no need to take HL), you can get in many bio related programs. If you are good at physics and maths, you can try biophysics and bioengineering programs. I was thinking about something related to zoopsychology, I want to take psychology HL. I think I can manage chem SL, that's a relief I don't have to take HL. In that case I won't be able to take geography, which I really enjoy, but I guess it wouldn't help me with meeting the uni requirements anyway. Thank you for helping! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsally Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 If you want to major in psychology, you don't need 2 science subjects at all. You can take biology, psychology as well as geography! But of course if you take 2 science subjects you will have more program choices later on. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axisaka Posted December 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Maybe I'll take 7 subjects just to be sure. I heard it's hard but my motivaton is out of this world Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsally Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 7 subjects with IB will be extremely hard to handle and honestly not necessary. You need to plan well with your timetable and inform your school first. Good luck with your decision! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axisaka Posted December 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 minute ago, sunsally said: 7 subjects with IB will be extremely hard to handle and honestly not necessary. You need to plan well with your timetable and inform your school first. Good luck with your decision! Thanks for your help! I'll think about it. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateAndVanilla Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Do you know where you are planning to study? In what country at least? The requirements usually depend on the uni and also the country, so you should think about that Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axisaka Posted December 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 33 minutes ago, ChocolateAndVanilla said: Do you know where you are planning to study? In what country at least? The requirements usually depend on the uni and also the country, so you should think about that That's the thing, I have no idea. I suppose somewhere within the European Union, cause it would be quite beneficial for me. I don't have enough money for dream destinations like Canada or Australia :'') And with Brexit, I'm kinda screwed if it comes to UK. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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