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Hello Sir.. I am a high school student doing pre-medical but I want to continue my career in the field of Physics, particularly quantum and cosmological physics. Am i able to apply for it when i haven't studied mathematics, as there is no maths in pre-medical. Please guide me i am confused. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Hello Pooja,
At most universities you can apply, no matter what your high-school studies. But at the same time, at most universities there are entry exams (papers, tests), where you will have to show prowess in high-school level physics and maths. So, you need to prepare yourself.
The first college year is usually quite a big step beyond the high-school level, so one needs to have a good foundation. Only in the USA colleges are a little milder in the first year, so you can use it to catch up. This is, I think, the main reason, why Bachelor plus Master's level takes 6-7 years in the USA and 5-6 years in most of the rest of the world.
Good luck,
Daniel
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