Subject options for GCE Advanced Level
After O/L examination, what are the subject options (choices) do you have for GCE A/L? First you have to decide on the stream you are going to study – Science, Commerce or Arts.
Science stream
Science stream consists of Biological science or Physical Science. In Biological Science stream you have to follow Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Agriculture). Physical science stream includes Physics, Chemistry and Combined Mathematics.
Biology
Biology is the science that deals with living things. It includes zoology (the study of animal life), botany (the study of plant life), microbiology (the study of microorganisms), human biology, cytology (the study of cells), anatomy, physiology, genetics, evolution and diversity.
Pursuing a career in biology can be immensely rewarding and exciting. Popular career option is to become a Doctor. But the knowledge in biology, increases our understanding about the natural world in which we live and helps us address issues of personal well being and worldwide concern, such as environmental depletion, threats to human health, and maintaining viable and abundant food supplies.
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions. It is not an isolated discipline, and it merges into physics and biology.
Understanding chemistry helps you to understand the world around you. Everything you can touch or taste or smell is a chemical. When you study chemistry, you come to understand a bit about how things work. If you know some chemistry, you can make educated choices about everyday products that you use.
Physics
Physics is the scientific study of matter and energy and how they interact with each other.
This energy can take the form of motion, light, electricity, radiation, gravity. Physics deals with matter on scales ranging from sub-atomic particles (i.e. the particles that make up the atom and the particles that make up those particles) to stars and even entire galaxies.
In a broader sense, physics can be seen as the most fundamental of the natural sciences. Chemistry, for example, can be viewed as a complex application of physics, as it focuses on the interaction of energy and matter in chemical systems. We also know that biology is, at its heart, an application of chemical properties in living things, which means that it is also, ultimately, ruled by the physical laws.
Because physics covers so much area, it is divided into several specific fields of study, such as electronics, quantum physics, astronomy, and biophysics.
Combined Mathematics
Mathematics (maths) a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement. The term Combined Mathematics is used to describe Pure Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Today, mathematics is used throughout the world in many fields, including natural science, engineering, medicine, and the social sciences such as economics. Applied mathematics, the application of mathematics to such fields, inspires and makes use of new mathematical discoveries and sometimes leads to the development of entirely new disciplines.
Commerce stream
Popular subjects in commerce stream consist of Economics, Business Studies and Accounting.
Economics
Economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services (wealth) in human society. Economics can analyze and predict individual behavior as well as the effects of institutions such as firms and governments, or clubs and religions.
Accounting
Accounting is the art of recording, summarizing, reporting, and analyzing financial transactions.
Accountants use the work done by bookkeepers to produce and analyze financial reports. Although accounting follows the same principles and rules as bookkeeping, an accountant can design a system that will capture all of the details necessary to satisfy the needs of the business — managerial, financial reporting, projection, analysis, and tax reporting. A good accountant will create a system of financial reporting that gives a complete picture of a business.
Business studies
Business studies is about the world of business and it explores important features such as environments, markets, processes and organizations while examining their inter-relationships. Business is the social science of managing people to organize and maintain collective productivity toward accomplishing particular creative and productive goals, usually to generate profit.
In Arts stream students follow various subjects: Sinhala, Logic, Political Science, Geography, Buddhist Civilization, English Literature, Japanese, History and Drama. Read more on subject combinations for A/L arts stream.
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sir I’m looking for an english medium accounting class for 2012 a/lz and also a revision class.
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Sumedhe Dissanayake- Software Engineering is for Physical science students. But you can do IT degree with Biology.
Dear Sir…!
I’m doing Biology…
What are the least result to do Software Engineering…?
Does it require a practical test…?
Thank you sir…!!!
What are the Subjects, we can do for A/L?
What are the subjects we can do for A/L
Sumedhe – You can enter U of Moratuwa IT degree. But real computer science degrees are for Physical science students.
However there are lots of courses you can do to become a software engineer.
http://studentlanka.com/2010/09/08/higher-education-and-career-options-in-it-computer-science-after-al/
Dear sir…
I’m doing Biology (2012)…
I want to do “Software Engineering”…
How can I do that…?
Chapa- Many educational information related to sri lanka, are not available on the web.
Sir, Can you say me a website to get information about Sri Lankan poetry? (Based on A/L English Literature.)
sulochana – read this http://studentlanka.com/2011/01/02/subject-combinations-for-al-arts-students/
dear sir,
i have chosen English literature, logic and business studies as my A/L subjects. Is this a good combination for university entrance?
rossin- you cannot enter university to science or commerce stream with this combination.
dear sir,
I have chosen the science stream for A/L. I want to know whether it is possible for me to do biology, chemistry and economics or business studies as my 3 basic subjects.
thank you very much sir,
MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Dear sir
I have decided to do science for A/L and i am already going for classes. but i have a doubt that i wont be successful in this stream. is it advisable to follow the science stream having this doubt?
will changing to commerce stream after first term be successful?
is it difficult to enter university even by getting 3 A passes for commerce/
please sir i would much appreciate it if you could answer these questions as soon as possible.
thank you.
Lusciano Perera: For computer software engineering you have to follow science subjects, preferably physical science.
But there are other IT careers.
sir i just at to know that by doing commerce in A/Ls can i do some computer software engineering?,and want to know are there more job oppertunitiesin sri lanka for software enjineerng?
Usama- For commerce stream you have to do Economics, Business Studies and Accounting.
Sir I heard that in commerce stream there is a option in subjects
can you tell that one in detail plssssssss
dhanushka harshana:
Read this
http://studentlanka.com/2011/01/02/subject-combinations-for-al-arts-students/
dear sir.
I hope to do atr in A/L exam.then I hope to do music also.I don’t know that what are the other subjects I need to do. please tell me the answer
From which year is GIT compulsary?
Tharindu – Read this to select arts courses for A/L
http://studentlanka.com/2011/01/02/subject-combinations-for-al-arts-students/
Dear Sir,
I have three cradits (Buddist,Helth Science,English) for o/l exam. So, I want to get english litreture, japanees and Information Technology as a subjec for A/L Please, tell me that can do?
dear sir,
please may i want to get the grade 9 sinhala text book and about bio resource A/l subject please send me
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@ Dinu Doing Maths,IT and physics u will only be unable to do engineering…bt u will be able to enter any other courses including Physical,Computer Science,ICT,IT,QS and etc…Mr.Hiran plz refer to the circular for AL subject combinations.
Sewmini- Yes you can do commerce subjects for A/L
Dear sir, I didn’t do commerce subject for O/L exam, can I do commerce subject for A/L exam without any doubt? Please sir give me a clear understand about that.
can i get the new sillabus for maths stream 2013
is it true that everyone says the science paper passing marks are low for last year candidates ?if so please let me know what are the new passing marks in science paper.
vindaya – now you have written the exam wait until results comes. By doing maths or bio there are many opportunities and courses that you will find in this web site.
dear sir,
my siblings want to do A/l in this year or in next year privet, can they get ready well to face the exam? one is doing commerce and the aother is arts.pls help me in this. also i want to know whether passing maths is essential in O/l to do A/l privet ?
dear sir ,
what are the subjects i can do in maths including physics,chemistry and c. maths.
dear sir,
i am hoping to do maths for A/L . i want to know is there are some more job opportunities in doing maths except engineering? also can i know what are the minimum passes which i have to obtain to enter colombo university ?i have to say something that in past exam i was quite upset with the science paper but i am sure about 71 marks but the maths paper was very easy . please let me know whether the mark ranges in science paper are ok with my marks to get an A pass.
i hope to languages For A/L. ( french, Sinhala,econ).is it a good choice?. does it have job opportunities? will doing french offer me greater opportunity to enter university rather than doing commerce? plse help me regarding this matter.
does doing french, gives more opportunity to get selected to Universities of Sri lanka?
@Dinuka – Doing A/L with Maths, Physics and Information Technology (IT) –
IT is regarded as subject in Arts stream. Hence by doing this combination you will not be able to enter into courses in Engineering, Physical or Biological science streams in the Universities of Sri Lanka.
dear sir,
can i do maths,physics and I.T
@Nipuni – Check here for Arts stream subject combinations -
http://studentlanka.com/2011/01/02/subject-combinations-for-al-arts-students/
Dear sir,
can I select Logic with Econ & Sinhala?
Dear sir, can we do Japanese & French with the subject accounting?
Sewmini – Read this for subject options for languages and other arts subjects
http://studentlanka.com/2011/01/02/subject-combinations-for-al-arts-students/