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Biology + Chemistry

Biology and Chemistry is the pair most students pick when they dream of medicine: becoming a doctor, dentist, pharmacist or nurse. But it does not only lead to a hospital. If you are curious about how living organisms work, what happens inside a cell and why substances react, this pair also opens the way to research, biotechnology and veterinary science.

The two subjects are closely linked: processes in the body are essentially chemical reactions, so understanding one helps with the other. Preparation involves a lot of material, but real understanding works far better than cramming. Medical programs usually mean many years of study, so think early about whether you are ready for that path and the responsibility that comes with it.

This pair suits you if

  • The human body fascinates you

    You like learning how organs work, why people get sick and how medicines act.

  • You want to help people

    It matters to you that your future work improves other people's health and lives.

  • You pay attention to detail

    You complete tasks carefully and notice small things others miss.

  • You enjoy experiments

    Lab work, experiments and observing nature are among your favorite parts of school.

Who it suits

Personality types

Strong intelligences

  • Naturalistic
  • Logical-mathematical
  • Interpersonal

Majors you can apply for

  • General medicine

    Training doctors is built on deep knowledge of human biology and biochemistry.

  • Dentistry

    Dentists need anatomy, physiology and an understanding of how materials behave.

  • Pediatrics

    Treating children relies on a medical foundation and knowledge of how the body develops.

  • Pharmacy

    Creating and using medicines is a direct combination of chemistry and biology.

  • Nursing

    Nurses care for patients and need a solid understanding of how the body works.

  • Biotechnology

    This field uses living cells and chemical processes to produce food, materials and medicines.

  • Veterinary medicine

    Treating animals requires the same biology and chemistry knowledge as human medicine.

  • Teacher education in biology or chemistry

    If you like explaining things, this pair leads to teaching programs in the natural sciences.

Program groups and 2026 grants

Main competition, full-time study. Quotas and separate state orders can have lower scores. Check your chances

Careers

How to prepare

  • Map out the topics

    Split biology and chemistry into major sections and mark which ones you know well and which need work.

  • Get good at chemistry problems

    Calculation tasks scare many students, so practice regularly with problems on formulas, mass and concentration.

  • Use diagrams and drawings

    Cell structure, organs and chemical cycles are much easier to remember when you draw them yourself.

  • Check university requirements

    Admission rules for medical majors may differ, so check them early on testcenter.kz and the website of your chosen university.

Frequently asked questions

Can I study something other than medicine with Biology + Chemistry?

Yes, this pair also leads to biotechnology, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, research and teaching. Check the program list for each major on testcenter.kz or the university website.

Are there extra requirements for medical programs?

Medical majors may have additional conditions, and these change over time. Look up the current rules on testcenter.kz and the websites of medical universities.

Which is harder on the test, biology or chemistry?

It depends on you: some students struggle with the volume of biology, others with chemistry calculations. A practice test in both subjects will show your weak spots.

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