A Level Physics or Biology?

gohby SG

Hi everyone, I need some constructive suggestions here...

I am taking H2 physics currently but it is really very very unenjoyable. I have a good mind to switch to H2 Biology after 3 months. I have Physics and Biology background in secondary school so I sort of know what to expect should I switch to H2 Biology.

Currently Biology teaches things at molecular or cellular level, which makes it inevitably mundane. Is there any use of studying Biology into such a great depth until the cellular level? Is A level biology very complex and very bulky since there are TONS of information to be memorised? Physics is less mugging, more mathematical (which is good for me), and has more link to daily applications in our lives. But i hate the physics lessons so far!

Aplitude wise, my Physics and Biology results are about the same. I dont intend to do engineering in the future but I may work in the medical field in the future. So is Biology important? Or is H2 Chemistry/ H3 Pharmaceutical Chemistry more important?

If I choose to switch to Biology after 3 months, I would have to change my class, which is a - point, since I would have to adapt into a new environment again.

But I really cant tahan physics la, I have learnt nothing abt physics so far from the lectures and tutorials. I am going to flunk my physics if this continues. So taking physics is also not very feasible, since now I detest physics...

So in this case should I take bio or physics? Why? Question Confused

norm SG

Take the subject that u prefer or like more. For me, physics is my favourite. But I dislike Chem and Bio.

gohby SG

For me l like Chemistry most out of the 3 sciences, but when comparing Physics and Biology, my interest level for both the subjects is about the same. But then, I am totally put off by the physics lecturers + my physics teacher that now i dont like physics. So does this mean I prefer Biology more?

norm SG

Its the fault of the uninspiring physics lecturers and teachers that cause u to dislike physics. If u have no plans to go into engineering in future, and u find that your Bio teachers are less repulsive, then opt for Bio.

SingaporeMacross SG

You must realise that from now on modern biology is to be taught on a molecular basis. You should be looking at things such as electrostatic forces and chemical bonding. Even if you enter the medical field you need to have such knowledge.

Are you taking Chemistry? Chemistry is more important, in my opinion.

norm SG

For medical field or biotech, u need both Chem + Bio.

Physics is meant more for engineering field. I loved physics very much, so it overcame my dislike for my physics teacher.

aiglosicicle SG

you still around 1 and a half monthes. take your time and analyse what you really want slowly.

orionlight SG

how's Jc life? Laughing

praetor81 SG

eeny, minee, miny mo bio

gohby SG

Very enriching! I got the chance to make more friends, play more games, widen my social circle, etc. Thankfully at this juncture still can slack a bit Smile

gohby SG

I am currently taking H2 Chemistry. Currently, I am taking Chemistry seriously so that I can take H3 Pharmaceutical Chemistry next year. But isnt electrostatic forces in Physics and Chemical Bonding in Chemistry?

orionlight SG

mine is quite happening, contrary to what people might think

gohby SG

-edited- Smile

snowiesnow SG

H2 physics still alright i think, Im not sure bout Bio. but my friend say bio is difficult and most of them in my school failed..

It all depends wat u wan to be next time! and the course in uni

orionlight SG

i see that you are really enjoying your jc life Wink

gohby SG

I heard that in my school, people always flunk their Biology exams, when when it comes to A levels, they get A for Biology, henceforth, I do not really mind failing my Biology so long as I yield an A during A levels...

ctstalin SG

i like HCI bio teacher.....Magdalene Tan was my bio tutor in 1st 3 mth Razz

contrast it to clement ong from AJC....haiz... i dropped bio because i cant tahan him...even though i can still take bio Laughing

Classyfied SG

i love phy and chem..so i took phy and chem..i like maths and econs too..
so i took pcme...i hate english..but have to take gp..thats the sad pt.

madster86 SG

erm.. Imo, A lvl physics is very impt. Cos if u look at the entry requirements for local uni, most of the courses besides arts require physics. If u wanna take up bio related courses in uni, i beleive there are bridging modules and bio is not a requirement tho prefered

SingaporeMacross SG

Think of it as things getting smaller and smaller. What are molecules made of? Atoms? What are atoms made of? Protons, electrons, neutrons. You probably know that its possible to break them down even further. This is where physics comes in.