How to Choose Your HSC Subjects for Year 11 & 12 [Step-by-Step Checklist]

[@ArtofSmartTV]

We've written up a full article with more resources on choosing your subjects here --> www.artofsmart.com.au/choosing-hsc-subjects/

[@UACDigital]

Great video - scaling isn't everything... picking subjects that you think scale well but performing badly in them is not going to boost your ATAR :( Remember 2020 Year 12s your UAC Early Bird applications can be submitted until 30 September 2020 (then the application fee increases $). Also keep in mind your ATAR is telling you your POSITION in relation to all other students, your HSC is telling you your PERSONAL PERFORMANCE (two different numbers meaning different things!). The only way you can increase your position is by having a good personal performance - you can't control the competition because you can't control what other students are doing. Check out our videos for ATAR and NSW/ACT university entry related content :D

[@samiaroshan3407]

Hi If I want to be a pilot what subjects do you recommend me to choose for year 11 and 12?????

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Physics and Maths Advanced. See here: www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/unsw/429500.shtml

[@samiaroshan3407]

@@ArtofSmartTV Thank you

[@jindialston1099]

I'm in year 10, maths is my worst subject and I know it's optional in year 11 and 12 but I'm worried if I don't pick it I won't get into university. I'm always changing my mind on what I want to be but right now I want to be a primary school teacher or Journalist.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

USYD has Maths requirements, but most universities are fairly flexible. I believe to get into Primary School teaching there is a min requirement around numeracy that you have to meet. So St Maths could still be a good option to ensure you meet this. For journalism you won't need Maths!

[@llinnyo]

Hows life 4 years later

[@william332]

Great, helpful video. Cheers boss.

[@lil_lib]

Hey, apparently my atar subjects I've chosen are quite content heavy (Psychology, Politics + Law, Modern History, and Literature) so for my fifth and sixth subject I wanted to go for subjects that don't have such a workload as i have a job that i need to maintain throughout my two years of atar as well. Out of these four subjects what two would you recommend; English Standard, French: Second Language, Visual Arts and/or Drama? I'm not sure which uni i really want to go to yet but i wish to study Criminology and Justice, and Psychology and my end goal is to become a criminological psychologist. Thank you so much!

[@ArtofSmartTV]

To confirm, have you looked at what the assumed knowledge/prerequisites are for your dream courses at university? I'd double check to make sure - Pyschology usually requires Mathematics, which I note you haven't taken! Beyond this, your 4 subjects you are thinking about choosing - given none of them relate directly to your degree choices, I'd go with what you think you will enjoy the most :)

[@SPHATROLL]

How is it going? How did you find it all, I'd love to hear!

[@EllaBrown-d1b]

Im a year 10 student and I'm really stressed about what subjects I want to pick. I know this video was made awhile ago but, I'm determined to do medicine like its my passion and I love it. I want to pick Advanced english, advanced math, biology, chemistry, physics and languages. I love science but people have been saying that the work would be too much. But I'm deteremined to work hard to achieve my goals, but I have these fear of being a failure because of my english (I'm not born in australia, came as a refugee). Do you think these subjcts will be helpful for my career or is it too much? thank you for your time!

[@ArtofSmartTV]

The subjects look good - yes challenging, but you'll need to take Chemistry! The workload will be difficult, but it will be even more challenging in Medicine. So you might as well start getting ready for it :)

[@huh.178]

Hi, I’ve already picked my subjects for year 11 and 12 (advanced english, advanced maths, ancient history, modern history, biology and music 2) based on passion, as I’m not sure what I want to study at uni. Despite this, one of the directions I have been contemplating is biomedicine or something along that line. My only issue is that I’m not interested in taking chemistry. Does that mean that I should pursue something else and ditch the idea completely, as biology is strongly linked to chemistry? If so, what careers would go well with the subjects that I have chosen?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I think if you want to keep your options open for health sciences related degrees, Chemistry is important. You can always as well do bridging courses, or pursue Biomedicine at a post-graduate level. Have you done any work experience? What subject do you enjoy doing the most?

[@huh.178]

Thank you so much for your response:))

[@maggiemilne9530]

what if you have no idea what you wanna do lol?

[@simonmunchen5914]

Same 🙄

[@llinnyo]

@@simonmunchen5914 Hows life now

[@mondirapaul]

I have to choose between two subjects - A (sports science which is anatomy and physiology) or B (visual arts) - I'm passionate about both. A has a big workload but it will help with medicine. But B has a more manageable workload however, it will not help my future at all. So sports science or art?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I'd take A...given it will help you long term!

[@pandamochi1795]

I’m currently regretting my subject choices as a Year 11 student about to transition to Year 12. I am planning on dropping 3 unit mathematics and studying advanced (which I enjoy much more than extension) for the HSC but I’m concerned about the scaling since I really want to get into high atar courses (such as law and medicine). I’m pretty satisfied with my other subjects (biology, chemistry, legal studies, adv English and SOR1) but I’m scared that not doing an extension subject will make getting a 95+ atar harder 😥

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I think it really depends on how well you go in your other subjects. Ultimately, if you score well in them (e.g. Band 6 results), the impact on scaled marks will be minimal.

[@kurtwhite8559]

Hi, I understand that this video was posted two years ago but I would still like your opinion. I’m currently in year 10 and will be going on to select my subjects soon. At this stage I am looking to select Advanced Maths, Advanced English, Biology, Chemistry, Investigating Science and PDHPE. I do not know that much about how this all works, but what’s your opinion on this? How do these courses scale? Will it be a hard workload? Etc.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I think the first thing to think about is what do you want to possibly study at university? Are there any pre-requisites, or recommended subjects you need to do? Overall all, you've got a heavy science load, and there will be a lot of work associated with it. Why 3 Sciences? All except IS and PDHPE generally scale well.

[@kurtwhite8559]

@@ArtofSmartTV Thank you. I was thinking something to do along the lines of health, maybe physiotherapy. I chose those courses as that is what I think I’ll find interest in. Do you suggest any other subjects if I were to do physiotherapy?

[@kurtwhite8559]

@@ArtofSmartTV Also, what is a major work? Do many of those subjects have them?

[@nathanielcrummer3246]

should i choose chemistry?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I think it depends on what you want to do at university. What are you hoping to do?

[@brad361]

Great video, thank you. What is the best online resource to determine what HSC subjects are required for each available uni course? I'm trying to help my daughter plan her electives, and have been unable to find a mapping between the two.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

www.uac.edu.au/course-search/undergraduate/find-a-course.html is the best place - it will list for the course the pre-requisities and assumed knowledge.

[@Amin-lo3fu]

Hey :D Do you have any tips for getting better at Standard English? With the holidays coming up I wanted to study but I had no idea where to start lol. Past papers are outdated and I suck at English in general... Still want to get top 3 in my cohort though.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

It depends on what your main challenge is in English. What feedback have you been consistently receiving from teachers on your writing?

[@mindmatterswithmichelle]

I want to get into Business, should I do biology or chemistry?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

You need neither Bio or Chemistry as pre-requisites or assumed knowledge for a straight Business/Commerce degree. Which subject do you enjoy more?

[@lilydomre4534]

I want to get into medicine (nurse) should i choose general maths or maths extension (applications)? 🤔

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey Lily, to confirm, do you want to study nursing, or do you want to study Medicine?

[@lilydomre4534]

ArtofSmartTV study medicine .

[@ArtofSmartTV]

It won't really matter in terms of university prerequisites. See here: www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/unsw/428000.shtml The main recommended subject is Chemistry - so make sure you take this. In saying this, where it can matter is scaling to get the required ATAR. Are you in 5.3 or 5.2 at the moment?

[@lilydomre4534]

ArtofSmartTV. 5.2

[@ArtofSmartTV]

OK. So for 5.2, I'd recommend Adv Maths to start with as a minimum (you can always drop down in General). You could likely do 3U Maths as well although it's not a pre-req and, given you are doing 5.2 right now, it may be challenging to step up into 3U Maths (unless you enjoy Maths and are willing to put lots of work in?)

[@grace71620]

Hello, I’m currently a year 10 student going into year 11 in NSW. I am interested in studying med or law. so far, I’ve chosen: Bio, chem, pdhpe, 3u maths and 3u english. Q1. I was wondering whether i should do bio vs physics? Q2. I heard pdhpe and bio are both content heavy subjects will i be ok? Q3. Pdhpe and bio both dont scale very nice so i was wondering if i should change to physics? Thank you so much

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Neither Bio or Physics are required for Med or Law. Physics scales better, but is more difficult. Which did you prefer in Year 10 Science? Yes, PDHPE and Bio are both content heavy subjects - how are you memorising lots of content?

[@hawraaaa8354]

I chose my subjects today and I’m having doubts about business studies. Should I keep it for HSC as a backup subject (12 units) or drop it?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

To answer this it depends on: - What other options do you have? - Why are you having doubts about it now?

[@noexposingmeme4818]

I have a problem. I am actually starting to regret my choices for year 11 and 12 and I can’t really change it because I am in year 12. The choice I regret is choosing PDHPE instead of physics.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Yes, you're stuck with it now unfortunately :S

[@noexposingmeme4818]

ArtofSmartTV if I get a low atar (68) do you think it’s worth repeating a subject for year 12?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

@@noexposingmeme4818 I think it depends on what university degree you want to get into and what alternate pathways exist for you to get in regardless of your ATAR (e.g. early entry).

[@whaya5962]

Hi Im a year 10 student who wants to study medicine and i chosen standard and advanced math and english, chemistry, biology but i don't want to do physics. Is physics necessary to study medicine? And what are the maximum units i can choose? Because it says the minimum is 12 but it doesn't tell me the maximum courses i can choose. ;-; my brain is so puzzled because i don't know what subject i need to study and which i don't.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Physics isn't necessary for Medicine - Chem is however!

[@dhanalakshmimv3248]

HI @ArtofSmartTV First, thank you so much for putting up such informative video. Second, I want to understand if I want to get into medicine, do I have to take advanced English?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Assumed knowledge is English Standard only. www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/unsw/428000.shtml

[@gracepink2761]

im from victoria wtf is hsc

[@gracepink2761]

is it the nsw version of vce

[@mia-mh5nj]

@@gracepink2761 it's called something different in every state so probably, i'm from south australia and it's called sace

[@isabellagrace2263]

I know this vid was made a little while ago now, but if there's any chance anyone sees this, just wondering whether I should do economics, modern history or politics and law?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

It depends on what you enjoy the most + are thinking of doing when you finish school?

[@isabellagrace2263]

@@ArtofSmartTVyeah, thanks still not too sure. I've heard that economics tends to be something a lot of people are required to take at university anyway, so is a good way to get ahead. If I was interested in law I'm assuming this could be a good option too? I've heard politics and law is a lot more politics orientated and that it is not overly helpful for law anyway. I don't really know which I prefer and enjoy more, but I do tend to enjoy writing and am a bit worried that economics will be a bit too concept based and mathematical and won't give as much balance with the stem subjects considering I'm going to be taking maths methods, chemistry and physics.

[@lilsnacc2732]

Is doing Legal Economics and Business too much? I enjoy Law and Commerce but I also would love to do medicine, and I currently have no sciences. Im in Year 10, Should I get rid of Business and do Chemistry? I was just kinda thinking I'd do a bridging course if i got the ATAR but now im not so sure. Also, does Business scale down?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

If you're wanting to have the option of Medicine or Health science, you really should take Chemistry as bridging courses really aren't that great in equipping you with a strong knowledge base. So yes, either drop Business or Legal for Chemistry!

[@lilsnacc2732]

ArtofSmartTV Thanks, the reason I was kind of deterred from doing Chemistry is that I dont know if I would do too great in it as I’ve only gotten an 81 percent in Science this Semester. I know I would probably do way better in Business so If I wanna do medicine first step is to get the ATAR. I guess I needa know what the scaling is like for Chemistry Vs Business? Do you have any idea what the scaling is like for these two subjects? Thanks very much

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Chem scales better than business. Honestly, while ATAR is important, it's not as high as you might think to get into Med. UNSW ave ATAR is around 98, with other universities taking students from 94 upwards. Chem is pretty important for Med, so if you're serious about Med, I'd still recommend it!

[@wake1255]

Hi I want to do something with Business and Medicince. Do you have any good ideas

[@ArtofSmartTV]

They are quite different!! Business - Maths (Adv or Ext 1), and Economics or Business Studies are good options. Medicine - Chemistry is an important pre-requisite.

[@iamavampire4341]

Do you think I should do a beginner German course? While doing math advanced, chem, bio and an EVET or ancient history if I don't get accepted into the EVET. I'm trying to get 90+ on the atar and apply for clinical science.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

If you'd like to learn German, then sure - go for it! Have you tried learning a language before and do you enjoy it?

[@mondirapaul]

What about IB subject Selections? I would like to get into medicine and idk if I should choose sport science or drama. Sport science is relevant in the future but I’m pretty sure I’ll do better in drama (improve my atar). Additionally I love drama though.

[@mondirapaul]

It should probably be noted, both of the subjects are equivalent as they are not scaled.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I think you should do the subject you will enjoy more - given both are equivalent. You'll be more likely to do better in the subject as you are enjoying it more :)

[@mondirapaul]

@@ArtofSmartTV what about the future? Will unis look down on me since I'm not doing biology? I've gotten a few responses saying "how will i be a doctor if i don't take biology (or another science e.g sports science)?"

[@sdoma6460]

hi im thinking of doing four majors (VA, drama DAT and music) since i have a strong passion for creatives and have had my whole life. I would love to be a fashion designer, actress and performer as i love those fields of work. The trouble is is that im also a strong procrastinator and perfectionist (although when I am doing these subjects i get excited and do them but im worried ill end up procrastinating) so IM worried abt the workload of 4 majors? What do you recommend?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Yes, 4 majors is dangerous!!! I'd think about reducing it to 3 to make it a little more manageable!

[@ellaharries9317]

I’m from a school in the ACT and I want to get into medicine so I was thinking of doing: English (literature), Religion, maths (double specialist), chemistry and biology. Is that a do-able work load that can get me a high atar??

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey Ella, Yes, that looks like an achievable workload, although you'll definately have to work hard! Ultimately, you want to pick subjects you will be able to score well in, not just ones that scale well.

[@crystalwalker3204]

Hi, I was wondering if i needed to do chemistry as a subject if i wanted to go in to dentistry and later orthodontics in the future? I am currently in year 10 and am thinking i will choose english, maths methods, human biology, economics and a language and I am hesitant to choose chemistry as I haven't done too well in it this year. Also, would you recommend biology over human biology as i heard human bio is quite content heavy?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey Crystal, which state are you in/which universities are you considering going to? It can vary - so if you let us know we can check for you :)

[@ellamurray1681]

Hi again, I know this was posted a few years ago, but I need some advice. I am currently taking Chemistru, and not enjoying it. However I want to go into courses that have prerequisites or assumed knowledge of Chemistry, should I take it in Year 12?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey Ella, if the courses you want to study have it as pre-requisite, it means if you don't complete Chemistry, you can't study that course...So I'd recommend pushing through!

[@oliverhunt8331]

Hi, thanks for the advice I was wondering if I should do 5 or 6 atars, also is it better to do 5 atars with a certificate course or 6 atars with my 6th being either economics or business management and enterprise atar. thanks

[@swegboii6447]

Hey, should I choose math advanced if I'm currently in course 5.2 for year 10. Last year and this year so far a my assessments are above 85 percent marks

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Yes, definately take Adv Maths - sounds like you'd be more than capable :)

[@grace2427]

Hi, I am interested in medicine, specifically psychiatry and I have chosen english, math methods, psychology, biology and chemistry for Year 10. Do you have any recommendations for my sixth subject - I'd like to go for something which has a lesser workload as the subjects mentioned before have quite a lot of content (to my understanding). Thanks so much for any advice!

[@ArtofSmartTV]

What's a subject you think will be fun that you'll enjoy doing? This could be a good way to round out your subjects.

[@grace2427]

@@ArtofSmartTV Hi, I really enjoy Geography but don't know if this is relevant to what I want to do in the future and as you said in the video, it doesn't scale too well - do you think this matters?

[@Jeshleenn]

hii, so we have already chosen our subjects we want to study for years 11 and 12. I chose math adv, maths ext1, english adv, IPT, chem, bio and buisness studies. Im not quite sure on what i want to do or become however i am intretested in sciences/ modern technological related things. Is there anything you reccomend that would fit my intrests at UTS? Also in a scenario where i were to drop maths ext 1 would i be cut off to some oppertunities as i am aiming for some science related courses? I am also reconsidering the fact that the didnt pick physics because i read that alot of them required some physic studies. thankyou so muchh :D

[@ArtofSmartTV]

At the moment your choice of subjects is sufficient broad to open most university courses up which is great. Physics is useful if you think you might want to go into Engineering?

[@Jeshleenn]

@@ArtofSmartTV yes! engineering interests, me however i have already chosen my subjects and did not pick physics which worries me a little. I am just a little concerned whether maths ext 1 would be a little too much for me to handle, and whether it would limit my choices at UTS.

[@samantharubinstein2699]

Hey thoughts on taking 3 sciences? My friends don’t approve but I am really motivated and driven and really enjoy the subjects, and am trying to go into medicine. My other subjects are English ext 1 and 2 ,math adv and Spanish on distance Ed.(I will probably drop one or two classes before year 12, just starting with extra units for redundancy.)

[@ArtofSmartTV]

What Sciences are you thinking of taking + what are you hoping to do at university?

[@samantharubinstein2699]

Biology chemistry and physics , and I am hoping to do a paramedicine degree at qut.

[@erinhuang263]

Hi, I understand this video was made a while ago, but I would greatly appreciate any input. I am a distance education student, looking to pursue a career in either biotechnology or medical engineering. However, distance education, or at least mine, doesn't offer certain subjects like physics, chemistry and maths methods. Personally, I am considering taking biology, psychology, commerce, standard Maths and advanced English, as well as taking a bridging course before uni. Would anyone happen to have any suggestions on what to do? Thank you so much!

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Which universities are you looking at attending and have you looked at the subject pre-requisites for the courses + what bridging courses they offer?

[@ellamurray1681]

Hi, I know this video was posted a few years ago, but I need some help. I am currently in Year 11 (SA) and don't know what options I have for future careers. My school doesn't offer a whole range of subjects, and I am regretting choosing Chemistry. I plan on taking Mathematics and English Literary Studies in Yr 12, what should I pick as my other 2 or 3 subjects? Would you recommend doing 4 or 5 subjects? Thanks

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey Ella, Chemistry is a good option if you think you might do a health related degree at university (e.g. Medicine, Physio, Pharma etc). The reality is, the highest level of Maths and English you can take + Chemistry are the 3 main subjects that are pre-requisites for most university degrees. So if you get these in your subject mix, you're fine. Beyond that, pick things you enjoy - what other subjects are offered by your school that you think you'll enjoy + also want to learn more about?

[@ellamurray1681]

@@ArtofSmartTV What if I have only enjoyed Biology, and don't want to go down the path of medicine etc. I haven't been able to get into Geography or Visual Arts. What career pathways could branch out from those three subjects (including Maths and English)?

[@divvya6797]

Hey there, sorry to be a bother, but I had a few questions. The subjects so far I have chosen are ext 3u maths, adv eng, bio, chem, economics and legal studies. I have a passion for science, but am also interested in law. I chose both subject related courses to keep my future options open. I am a bit unsure about choosing economics though. Would you say economics is a better option than business studies?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

FYI - Legal studies isn't a pre-req or assumed knowledge to study a Law degree, so you can choose whether you want to take it or not. It's great if you want to see if you're interested in law (although a law degree is still quite different from the HSC Legal Studies course). Economics is about economic policy - so interest rates, budget spending, unemployment, inflation etc, while Business Studies is about the key components of a business (Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Operations). I think it will depend on what you're more interested in? Note: Economics scales better than Business Studies, but is also more conceptually difficult.

[@divvya6797]

@@ArtofSmartTV thanks for the quick reply. Personally I think economics is more interesting than business due to its complex themes. I like to challenge myself and understand the deeper info and theories. Sorry to bother again, but I was wondering if you could suggest any other courses that I could take for my desired fields for the future? I just want to know if there are any other options to consider?

[@skullcrusher5424]

Hi ironically this was on my recommend, I'm in year 10 and I like science based subjects, but I'm concerned do I need to choose maths? Would impact anything to do with microbiology (or jobs like Micro-biologist). I don't like maths, but my teachers recommend choosing maths what do you think?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I'd definitely recommend having a strong Maths foundation if you're looking to pursue a career in Sciences. Minimum would be 2U Adv Maths!

[@skullcrusher5424]

ArtofSmartTV thanks, so just to clarify, would advanced maths be recommended? Or standard? I’m not good at maths (I hate it) but I just want to get your opinion

[@ArtofSmartTV]

@@skullcrusher5424 Maths Advanced if you're wanting to do Science at university.

[@skullcrusher5424]

ArtofSmartTV DAMN IT thank you.

[@joanjose9051]

I want to become either a pharmacist or a physiotherapist. Would it be compulsory to have advanced maths and English advanced as my subjects?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Adv Maths is a good idea for Pharmacy. No pre-reqs for English Adv though, so you can take either.

[@joanjose9051]

@@ArtofSmartTV Thankyou for the reply!

[@user-sq2bx5qe3j]

i don't know which teacher should i go and ask. Is the head teacher or the deputy? the school is like forced me to choose math standard even though i wants to go to math advance. can they have the right to do that？

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I think to start with the Head of Maths is a good place! And then if that isn't getting you anywhere, you can go to a Deputy.

[@jamiefootball2409]

Im starting year 12 with Maths ext 2, Bio, Chem Phys, Science Ext and Eng Adv which is 13 units, The only subject which I don't particularly enjoy is chemistry (other than english) but it is a prerequisite at a couple uni's for medicine, do you think the workload of 13 units is unmanageable and do you think it's worth keeping chemistry

[@ArtofSmartTV]

I think 13 units is manageable, but you will need to be a very good time manager. If you want to study Medicine, then you don't really have an option and should keep Chemistry. Your better option if the workload get's too difficult would be drop Extension Science, which takes you down to 12 units.

[@jamiefootball2409]

@@ArtofSmartTV Thank you

[@bellamckinnon8655]

Howdy! Awesome video, I thought you had some wonderful tips. I'm currently a Year 10 student and want to be a high school teacher (teaching English, HSIE and possibly Drama and PDHPE), however, I'm not entirely sure how everything works, like what major works are, how many 'units' or 'courses' I need to select in Year 11, or even much about whether I need to do maths or not. If I may be a bother: 1: how many electives or rather, courses do I get to choose for year 11? (I know there are compulsory subjects like English and Religion (at my Catholic school) but how many subjects would I get to choose (2 or 3 perhaps)? 2: what are major works? 3: is there any way I can not do maths in year 11 and 12 or is that a non-negotiable, compulsory subject? Thank you for reading this - any help or feedback you have would be greatly appreciated. ~ Bella, Yr 10 student wanting to become a high school teacher

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey Bella! Are you in NSW? If so, the only compulsory subject is English which is 2 units and Studies of Religion (at your school). You can pick SOR1 which is worth 1 unit. This means you have 9 other units you can pick (In Y11 you must pick 12 units, minus 2 for English, 1 for SOR). Ideally if you want to become a teacher for English/History/Drama, I'd recommend then that you take either Ancient or Modern History and Drama at least. Maths is not a compulsory subject, so you don't need to take it. Major works are larger pieces of writing or performances (e.g. with Drama) that you need to create.

[@bellamckinnon8655]

ArtofSmartTV Hey! Yes, I’m in NSW - thank you so much for your response! It really cleared up a few concerns I had re: entering Year 11 and 12. Very relieved that I don’t have continue my maths studies in my senior years - I love maths but it’s not my strongest subject. Thanks again!! Your response really helped, I greatly appreciate it. :D

[@clement370]

Hello, tomorrow we have this interview thing about the subjects and by tomorrow everything should be filled in but It's really stressing me out since I'm just unsure and I don't really have passion for something whatsoever. I have chosen 3 subjects so far and they are Accounting, Biology and Maths Methods. Thing I have an idea to be Radiographer like x ray and that and have accounting as my back up but I'm just not really sure ab it since what if idk something better fit for me is there?? I was considering doing Psychology for whatever reason and Chemistry but I'm not really 'passionate' about science so.. but, I think I can handle 2 science and have 8 units/week and that leaves me to 1 more subject.

[@ArtofSmartTV]

If you want to keep health sciences courses open for you at university, then Chemistry is a good choice! I'm assuming you'll also have to pick an English subject given it's compulsory as well?

[@clement370]

Yeah, English is compulsary. Just had interview ab the subject choices I had, did Psychology, Biology and Chemistry. Thank you for the reply, 'preciate.

[@zhelamuh8114]

@@clement370 same, I want to be something similar to radiography, it’s Called sonography. I’m currently year 10. I’m doing bio, maths methods (might drop down), physics and accounting and English

[@clement370]

@@zhelamuh8114 damn i ended up dropping out :( dropped out recently (year 12)

[@clement370]

@@zhelamuh8114 I reckon sonography is pretty good and hey good luck with your school year! wish you all the best. Also, don't forget to balance your life! Don't focus too much with school and try to enjoy other things lol. I don't blame you dropping out maths methods since I did the same thing haha, it was really hard.

[@rpm3127]

hi, do u think ext 1 maths, adv english, business studies, biology, 1 unit religon and pe are good?

[@ArtofSmartTV]

It depends on what options you want for university + your strengths and passions. What uni courses are you thinking about pursuing when you finish school?

[@fatemehn285]

Hi, i want to get into bachelor of surgery, should i do all 3 biology, physics 4 and chemistry!??

[@salty8544]

Physics is not really needed, but if you enjoy it...

[@edwardellis9741]

i don't think geography actually scales that bad

[@maxdewhurst8792]

ArtofSmartTV Hey! I am going into year 11 next year (QLD) and I want to be a high school teacher in either History or English. I am thinking of studying at UQ and does it matter if I do general Maths rather than maths methods? Will I need to do maths methods for scaling purposes or do another science? Thanks

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey Max, check out this link here: future-students.uq.edu.au/study/programs/bachelor-education-secondary-2312#entry-requirements As long as you take on of Maths A, B or C, you'll be fine :)

[@gcomment6799]

I’m taking on rubbish cleaning should I take unit 3 maths and the rest of the suicide 6 and ACE it with a 99 ATAR or should I just drop out

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Hey G, I'm not sure what you mean with 'taking on rubbish cleaning'? I think it really depends on what courses you are looking giving yourself the option of studying at university. Which courses are you thinking about?

[@aquarxus4894]

I want to be a doctor when I’m older or something else related however I’m not sure what pre-requisites I need

[@aquarxus4894]

And I’m not sure what level of maths I should do as in the ACT we have math levels such as ; specialist, methods, applications ect. Write now I’m doing yr 10 advanced maths

[@ArtofSmartTV]

Chemistry is the main subject you need to take for Medicine. Mathematical Methods is the most common non-compulsory prerequisite for tertiary study.

[@aquarxus4894]

ArtofSmartTV thanks

[@mattholmes9339]

Hi, I would like to get into exercise and sports science and I was wondering if physics or chemistry would be both needed or just one if so I would choose chemistry. Also if I would need to to advanced maths or just general and what level of English would be needed. Thanks

[@salty8544]

General maths