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Also, if you take more Sc subjects at sec 2, you MAY be allowed to choose Humanities subjects at JC1. If you take more Humanities subjects now, you MAY NOT be able to choose Sc subjects at JC1 bec usually Sc subjects would require you to have a foundation at sec sch.
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starlight1968sg:
The reasoning is that less foundation is required for arts subjects, and it's easier to catch up in those.Also, if you take more Sc subjects at sec 2, you MAY be allowed to choose Humanities subjects at JC1. If you take more Humanities subjects now, you MAY NOT be able to choose Sc subjects at JC1 bec usually Sc subjects would require you to have a foundation at sec sch.
I dont know the reasons though... -
slmkhoo:
Geo, history, literature require lesser foundation?
The reasoning is that less foundation is required for arts subjects, and it's easier to catch up in those.starlight1968sg:
Also, if you take more Sc subjects at sec 2, you MAY be allowed to choose Humanities subjects at JC1. If you take more Humanities subjects now, you MAY NOT be able to choose Sc subjects at JC1 bec usually Sc subjects would require you to have a foundation at sec sch.
I dont know the reasons though... -
May I ask if combined Sc is offered in sec schs?
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starlight1968sg:
Geo, history, literature require lesser foundation?[/quote]I think so. Or at least, the foundation necessary is mostly common sense and reading widely which you can pick up in the normal course of life, so whatever new topic you study, you should already have a fair idea of the the basic stuff. Maths and sciences require the student to acquire more technical and specific knowledge. It doesn't mean that it's easier to do well at arts subjects, but it's easier to get started on them.
The reasoning is that less foundation is required for arts subjects, and it's easier to catch up in those.slmkhoo:
[quote=\"starlight1968sg\"]Also, if you take more Sc subjects at sec 2, you MAY be allowed to choose Humanities subjects at JC1. If you take more Humanities subjects now, you MAY NOT be able to choose Sc subjects at JC1 bec usually Sc subjects would require you to have a foundation at sec sch.
I dont know the reasons though... -
starlight1968sg:
May I ask if combined Sc is offered in sec schs?
It's offered at DD's school. I assume all secondary schools would offer it. -
bb_ mom:
Do be aware that if one takes Combined Sc at sec sch, it MAY be challenging to do pure Sc at JC level.starlight1968sg:
May I ask if combined Sc is offered in sec schs?
It's offered at DD's school. I assume all secondary schools would offer it.
I thought Combined Sc was no more years ago, or at least during my time in sec sch. -
son is doing combined science…physics and chemistry.
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Thank you slmkhoo, starlight1968sg, sieg and zbear for your sharings. Very helpful indeed !
@slmkhoo: My DD is in IP track, taking year 3 in 2016. Hence, only pure sciences are offered to her. She already has a targeted course to take at the uni and it seems like taking double sciences (without Biology) is the way to go for her because it’s her preference. In addition, this will lead her to taking the JC subject combination of PCME (Physics, Chemistry, Math & Econs) which is the most versatile combination, leading to any courses in the local universities, including Medicine, Law, Engineering and Accountancy. This is a safe route, just in case she does not get into her targeted course in uni, at least she has a generic subject combination to land her in the next best course.
I agree with starlight196sg that science subjects do require foundation from Secondary level before one can elect them at JC level. My DS is currently in JC2 Science, sitting for A levels this year, so I know. In my DS’s school, to qualify for H2 Sciences, student hv to offer a passing grade at O levels/IP Yr4. Those who took combined Sciences at O-Level, they must have obtained A1 or A2. In addition, those who wish to take up H2 Biology at JC level should preferably obtain a min. grade of B3 in English Language at O-Level or a D for Language Art for IP students.
Almost similar criterias applies to electing H2 Math at JC level. Arts students without A Math background will only be offered H1 Math. Bridging program will be offered to science students with no A Math background so as to be able to cope with the rigour of the subject.
However, Biology (as I realised recently) may be necessary if student wishes to pursue Medicine overseas as some universities abroad still insist on it.
Coming back to my initial question of whether to take double / triple pure sciences, my concern is on whether a student has added advantage over other applicants when applying for medicine course in LOCAL university if Biology is one of the subjects used in the application (in place of Physics), apart from Chemistry which is A MUST in the application. Can anyone advise ?
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MommyDearest:
If your daughter hasn't targeted Medicine as her course of choice, does it really matter? I don't think it can realistically be considered a 2nd choice! Of course, there is the concern that she may change her mind.Coming back to my initial question of whether to take double / triple pure sciences, my concern is on whether a student has added advantage over other applicants when applying for medicine course in LOCAL university if Biology is one of the subjects used in the application (in place of Physics), apart from Chemistry which is A MUST in the application. Can anyone advise ?
Note: My DD prefers Physics and Chemistry but doesn't mind taking up Biology if necessary.
I haven't heard, though I haven't really asked around much as my daughter isn't interested in Medicine, that not taking Bio is a definite negative for applying to Medicine. However, if I were interviewing, I would be interested to hear the student's explanation as to why Bio is not one of the subjects. If the student shows a disinterest in Bio, then that may be a negative factor. Maybe others can shed light?
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