Editing Further Mathematics (section)

===Background===
A qualification in Further Mathematics involves studying both [[pure mathematics|pure]] and [[applied mathematics|applied]] modules. Whilst the pure modules (formerly known as Pure 4–6 or Core 4–6, now known as Further Pure 1–3, where 4 exists for the [[Assessment and Qualifications Alliance|AQA]] board) build on knowledge from the core mathematics modules, the applied modules may start from first principles.

The structure of the qualification varies between exam boards.

With regard to Mathematics degrees, most universities do not require Further Mathematics, and may incorporate foundation math modules or offer "catch-up" classes covering any additional content. Exceptions are the [[University of Warwick]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/admissions/ug/offer/|title=Mathematics Undergraduate Admissions|website=warwick.ac.uk|access-date=2020-01-21}}</ref> the [[University of Cambridge]] which requires Further Mathematics to at least AS level; University College London requires or recommends an A2 in Further Maths for its maths courses; Imperial College requires an A in A level Further Maths, while other universities may recommend it or may promise lower offers in return. Some schools and colleges may not offer Further mathematics, but online resources are available.<ref>{{Cite news | url=http://www.economist.com/world/britain/displaystory.cfm?story_id=7950110 |title = Out of school|newspaper = The Economist|date = 2006-09-21}}</ref>
Although the subject has about 60% of its cohort obtaining "A" grades,<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/09/exam_results/a_levels/html/mathematics_further.stm |title = BBC NEWS &#124; Education &#124; Mathematics (Further) A-level exam grades 2009}}</ref> students choosing the subject are assumed to be more proficient in mathematics, and there is much more overlap of topics compared to base mathematics courses at A level.

Some medicine courses do not count maths and further maths as separate subjects for the purposes of making offers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Medical school a-level requirements|url=http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Medical_School_A_Level_Requirements|website=The Student Room}}</ref> This is due to the overlap in content, and the potentially narrow education a candidate with maths, further maths and just one other subject may have.