Typical subject combinations
For a student wishing to study medicine at university:
Group 1 | English Literature SL or HL |
Group 2 | Any language SL or HL |
Group 3 | Psychology, History or Geography SL or HL |
Group 4 | Chemistry HL |
Group 5 | Maths SL |
Group 6 | Biology HL |
EE Topic | Based in either Chemistry or Biology, with strong links to medicine |
CAS activities | Work experience at hospitals; Volunteering at care homes; Experience conducing Lab work at university or industry laboratories; Any sporting activities. |
For a student wishing to study history at university:
Group 1 | English Literature SL or HL |
Group 2 | Any language SL or HL |
Group 3 | History HL |
Group 4 | Any science SL or HL |
Group 5 | Maths SL or studies |
Group 6 | Any Group 6 or an additional Group 3 subject SL or HL |
EE Topic | Based on an area of History that is of particular interest to the student |
CAS activities | Debating society; Model United Nations; Work experience at museums or libraries; Blogging or writing about historical topics; Essay competitions; Any sporting activities |
For a student wishing to study an Art or design based subject at university
Group 1 | English Literature SL or HL |
Group 2 | Any language SL or HL |
Group 3 | Any Group 3 subject HL |
Group 4 | Any Group 4 subject SL |
Group 5 | Maths SL or studies |
Group 6 | Visual Arts, Music or Film Studies HL |
EE Topic | Based on an area of the Arts that interests the student |
CAS activities | Photography; Art competitions; The 'ARTiculate' competition; Stage design for school productions; Teaching music or art to other students; Composition of music or artistic pieces; Courses on different artistic skills; Any sporting activities |