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Whether you\u2019re about to embark on your final year of High School study, or you\u2019re going to be transitioning from Year 9 to Year 10 over the summer holidays, it\u2019s never too early to start thinking about your A and AS Level choices.<\/p>\n

We know it may only feel like last month that you finalised your GCSE choices, but this next level of study will significantly influence your options when it comes to university courses and the quality of offers you\u2019re likely to receive.\u00a0 For many, choices will be dependent on the requirements for their future careers and the degree courses they\u2019re hoping to take.\u00a0 Ask any science tutor<\/a> and they will confirm it\u2019s essential to take biology and chemistry if you are considering a career in medicine, for example, or physics if you want to study Engineering at university.<\/p>\n

For those who are unsure what they want to do after Sixth Form or College, it can feel even harder to pin down precisely what subjects would work best for them.\u00a0 When you can choose any of over 80 A Level subjects, from Ancient History through to Urdu, it can feel like an overwhelming process.<\/p>\n

Here at Tutorspot, we know how difficult it can be.\u00a0 That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this handy guide to help you focus your thoughts, and find the options that work perfectly for you.<\/p>\n

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Some subjects give you more options<\/h3>\n

Not all A Level subjects are created equal.\u00a0 Some are exceptionally focussed, and are only likely to be of much benefit to you in relation to narrow career options.<\/p>\n

However, some are useful regardless of what your next steps might be, which makes them great for students who are as yet undecided about their future.\u00a0 Subjects such as biology, chemistry, English, history, maths and physics all provide you with a host of transferable skills which universities and employers will immediately recognise and appreciate.<\/p>\n

Studying these subjects will stand you in good stead no matter what courses you plan to study next.\u00a0 As a result, they\u2019re definitely worth considering.<\/p>\n

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Other benefits of science<\/h3>\n

As well as being widely accepted by many Universities as a solid subject, there are other benefits of studying a science at A Level. We asked one of our GCSE Physics tutors<\/a> to give their opinion:<\/p>\n