What subjects lead to what.
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Doctor / Medicine
Required A-Levels
Chemistry + Biology
Recommended
Maths, Physics
Typical offer: A*AA - AAA + UCAT/BMAT
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Dentist
Required A-Levels
Chemistry + Biology
Recommended
Maths
Typical offer: AAA + UCAT
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Veterinary Surgeon
Required A-Levels
Chemistry + Biology
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Maths, Physics
Typical offer: A*AA
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Engineer
Required A-Levels
Maths + Physics
Recommended
Further Maths, Chemistry (chem eng), DT
Typical offer: A*A*A - AAA (often A* in Maths)
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Computer Scientist / Software Engineer
Required A-Levels
Maths
Recommended
Further Maths, Computer Science, Physics
Typical offer: A*A*A - AAA
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Lawyer / Barrister
Required A-Levels
None specific
Recommended
English Literature, History, Politics, a Language
Typical offer: A*AA + LNAT (Oxford/UCL/LSE/Bristol)
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Economist
Required A-Levels
Maths
Recommended
Further Maths, Economics, History
Typical offer: A*AA (often A* in Maths)
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Psychologist
Required A-Levels
None specific
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Biology, Maths, Psychology
Typical offer: AAA
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Architect
Required A-Levels
Maths
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Art, Physics, DT
Typical offer: A*AA
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Investment Banker / Finance
Required A-Levels
Maths
Recommended
Further Maths, Economics, Physics
Typical offer: A*A*A - A*AA
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Journalist / Writer
Required A-Levels
None specific
Recommended
English Literature, History, Politics, a Language
Typical offer: AAA
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Teacher
Required A-Levels
None specific
Recommended
The subject you want to teach
Typical offer: BBB - AAA depending on subject
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Pharmacist
Required A-Levels
Chemistry
Recommended
Biology, Maths
Typical offer: AAA - AAB
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Game Developer / Designer
Required A-Levels
Maths
Recommended
Computer Science, Art, Physics
Typical offer: AAA - AAB
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Politician / Policy / Civil Service
Required A-Levels
None specific
Recommended
History, Politics, Economics, a Language
Typical offer: A*AA - AAA
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