Most colleges I have applied to had mechanics and statistics and maths but the 6th form I have been offered a place at does mechanics and statistics. What is the difference between them and which one would be more useful for medicine? My instinct lies on statistics but I am not sure! Thanks.
Hi toddrhone,
there ist a difference between mathematical statistics and statistical mechanics (physics). The statistical Mechanics is a discipline which is often in use with Thermodynamics. The statistical Mechanics describes the behavior of a group of particles. The mathematical statistics is a general discipline. If you are studying medicine, I would prefer the mathematical statistics - it is for example important for statistical evaluation of medical research.
Best regards
Boris