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Degree Guide
What to study with Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Studying all four sciences plus Maths at A-level? Explore which degrees — from Medicine to Biomedical Engineering — make the best use of this broad, rigorous combination.
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What these subjects say about you
Taking all three sciences alongside Maths is unusual and tends to mean one thing: you're keeping medicine or a closely related clinical career genuinely open, while not yet ruling out research science or engineering. This combination is broad by design, which means you have more flexibility than most applicants — but it also means you'll want to think early about which single area you actually want to commit to at degree level, since few courses will let you carry all four forward equally.
Degrees worth considering
Medicine (MBChB / MBBS)
The most common reason for this exact combination. Biology and Chemistry are essential; Maths and Physics strengthen your application even where they're not formally required.
Biomedical Engineering
If you're drawn to the technical, problem-solving side of medicine rather than direct patient care, this interdisciplinary degree uses every one of your four subjects.
Natural Sciences (Cambridge)
Genuinely the best option if you're still unsure which science you want to commit to — first year keeps multiple doors open.
Biochemistry / Molecular Biology
For students whose real interest is the molecular machinery of life rather than direct clinical work — strong route into pharmaceutical research.
Veterinary Science (BVSc)
If your interest in Biology and Chemistry is really about animals rather than people, this demands the same rigour as Medicine.
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