Best scaling subjects? (1 Viewer)

[yao_jahang]

Hey. What are the best scaling subjects that would also benefit me in medicine?

 

[nzexperiment]

dont
choose
subjects
on
the
basis
of
scaling.

 

[idkkdi]

Hey. What are the best scaling subjects that would also benefit me in medicine?

" would also benefit me in medicine"

-> chem

 

[nzexperiment]

do the classic .95, 4u maths, chem, physics, eng adv

 

[satvik_1008]

Hey. What are the best scaling subjects that would also benefit me in medicine?

chem. consider doing phys, eco and 4u maths too

 

[Jojofelyx]

do the classic .95, 4u maths, chem, physics, eng adv

Nah thats for people who enjoy heaps of math, but i guess you cant go wrong with it if you do enjoy math. Don't get me wrong, that combo must be a reason why its a trusted classic lol

An alternative imo would be 3U Maths, English Advanced, Chemistry, Economics, Biology/Physics.. The amount of people i know who've gotten 99.5+ with this combo (or with a sub switched around, like modern history for economics for example) is insane.

 

[nzexperiment]

Nah thats for people who enjoy heaps of math, but i guess you cant go wrong with it if you do enjoy math. Don't get me wrong, that combo must be a reason why its a trusted classic lol

An alternative imo would be 3U Maths, English Advanced, Chemistry, Economics, Biology/Physics.. The amount of people i know who've gotten 99.5+ with this combo (or with a sub switched around, like modern history for economics for example) is insane.

honestly u can get .95 with anything hence my first message

 

[Eagle Mum]

Nah thats for people who enjoy heaps of math, but i guess you cant go wrong with it if you do enjoy math. Don't get me wrong, that combo must be a reason why its a trusted classic lol

An alternative imo would be 3U Maths, English Advanced, Chemistry, Economics, Biology/Physics.. The amount of people i know who've gotten 99.5+ with this combo (or with a sub switched around, like modern history for economics for example) is insane.

My eldest did 4U Maths, Eng Adv, Chem, Eco, Bio and Physics. The idea was to drop one subject if she was weak at or didn’t like it, but she couldn’t decide which one to drop, so she continued with all 14 units. It probably cost her slightly in terms of her ATAR as she spread her efforts more thinly, but it’s nice to know she scored 90+ in Chem & Physics and the marks weren’t even counted in her ATAR.

I agree with nzexperiment, do the subjects you are good at and enjoy.

 

[tito981]

dont
choose
subjects
on
the
basis
of
scaling.

If your trying to get into medicine its probably valid to choose subjects based on scaling

 

[5uckerberg]

Hey. What are the best scaling subjects that would also benefit me in medicine?

What makes you want to do medicine?

 

[yao_jahang]

im doing 4u maths, 2u English, chemistry, biology, and pdhpe but im worried about the scaling of these subjects as I don't like economics or physics so I don't want to pick them. I also want to get a 99+ atar so I was just curious which subjects would scale the best. I want to do psychiatry/psychology in uni and become a psychiatrist (healthcare).

 

[quickoats]

im doing 4u maths, 2u English, chemistry, biology, and pdhpe but im worried about the scaling of these subjects as I don't like economics or physics so I don't want to pick them. I also want to get a 99+ atar so I was just curious which subjects would scale the best. I want to do psychiatry/psychology in uni and become a psychiatrist (healthcare).

Don't pick them if you don't like them. You'd rather do well in PE than shit in economics. Even though economics scales better, very good in PDHPE will be better than just average in economics.

 

[Eagle Mum]

im doing 4u maths, 2u English, chemistry, biology, and pdhpe but im worried about the scaling of these subjects as I don't like economics or physics so I don't want to pick them. I also want to get a 99+ atar so I was just curious which subjects would scale the best. I want to do psychiatry/psychology in uni and become a psychiatrist (healthcare).

Your choices are very relevant to medicine and most of these subjects would probably scale well (I don't know much about PDHPE but you do have twelve units). Are your two units of English standard or advanced? Definitely recommend advanced WRT your stated goals.

BTW, scaling of each subject is very much affected by the cohort which choose the subject and it all relates back to the one common compulsory subject of English. The small minority of students who choose Latin usually attend one of the few top private schools which offer the subject. Demographics of such students would usually be associated with high academic performance in English, so historically, Latin has often scaled best, but this would not continue to be the case if a lot of people simply chose Latin because it scaled well.

 

[5uckerberg]

im doing 4u maths, 2u English, chemistry, biology, and pdhpe but im worried about the scaling of these subjects as I don't like economics or physics so I don't want to pick them. I also want to get a 99+ atar so I was just curious which subjects would scale the best. I want to do psychiatry/psychology in uni and become a psychiatrist (healthcare).

So what made you want to go into psychiatry is there something in you about knowing why people are behaving in a certain and that you want to help them out. If so then keep that desire within you when you become a psychaiatrist.

 

[jimmysmith560]

Unless achieving a 99+ ATAR is a personal goal, you don't need a 99+ ATAR to study a Bachelor of Psychology. Have a look at the following programs offered by a number of universities:

The University of Sydney:

USyd's Bachelor of Psychology requires a selection rank of 96 for guaranteed entry. The Bachelor of Psychology includes a fourth-year Honours course that involves specialised individual research. This fourth year of honours is essential if you intend to apply for postgraduate study that will lead to registration as a professional psychologist.

More information about this program is available using the link below:

Bachelor of Psychology

Build your specialisation in psychology, studying topics like behavioural neuroscience, social psychology, personality theory, perception, intelligence, mental health, and developmental psychology.

www.sydney.edu.au

Western Sydney University:

WSU's Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) requires a selection rank of 90. The included Honours component will enable you to seek further study required for registration as a professional psychologist, should you wish to follow this path.

More information about this program is available using the link below:

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Western Sydney University

If you want to question why people behave the way they do, Western's leading Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is the right program for your future. Enquire now.

www.westernsydney.edu.au

Macquarie University:

MQ's Bachelor of Psychology requires a selection rank of 80. When followed by an honours year, this degree is a pathway to postgraduate study, which will enable you to become a qualified psychologist.

More information about this program is available using the link below:

Bachelor of Psychology

Build a strong foundation in psychology – valuable in a range of careers. This degree leads to postgraduate psychology study when combined with an honours year.

mq.edu.au

MQ's Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) requires a selection rank of 94. A further two years of postgraduate training or supervised experience is required for registration as a psychologist.

More information about this program is available using the link below:

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

This prestigious degree sets you on the path for a specialist career in clinical, organisational or professional psychology; or neuropsychology.

mq.edu.au

The University of New South Wales:

The ATAR profile for UNSW's Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), is as follows:



The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made for this program is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.

More information about this program is available using the following links:

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - UNSW - through UAC

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at UNSW is available through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Apply today!

www.uac.edu.au

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Study Science | UNSW Sydney

Think big and delve into the science behind our brains, minds and behaviour. Prepare for tomorrow's workforce with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from UNSW.

www.unsw.edu.au

Information about UNSW's Gateway Admission Pathway can be accessed using the following link:

Gateway Admission Pathway - Future Students - UNSW Sydney

www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au

 

[yao_jahang]

Thx for the info guys. It really helped me out. Just out of curiosity, should I get a part time job in Yr 11 and Yr 12?

 

[tito981]

Thx for the info guys. It really helped me out. Just out of curiosity, should I get a part time job in Yr 11 and Yr 12?

It depends on your situation, if you or your family dont need the money i dont think its worth doing the job just for the experience. As after HSC there is plenty of time to work part time. But having said that if it is a relatively easy job that isnt a detriment to your sleeping schedule i would say it is alright from year 11 if you really want to do it.

 

[yao_jahang]

Well, I want to help others in need of support and I want to improve people's lives through prescribed medication or just through talk therapy

 

[5uckerberg]

Why do you want to pursue medicine?

I asked that question too.

 

[xibu34]

If your trying to get into medicine its probably valid to choose subjects based on scaling

Not if he doesn't actually enjoy those subjects and is just doing them for scaling. It's much harder to study something your not actually interested in and don't have fun learning. That's like doing 4U maths because it scales well but you can't stand maths, obviously your marks are going to be pretty poor compared to someone who loves maths.

I believe it's best to go for a medium between the two. Kids who love science and maths subjects are definitely given a favourable hand in scaling.