Sample DP subject choices and university paths

THE ENGINEER

Studies in language and literature

English A: language and literature SL

Language acquisition

German B SL

Individuals and societies

Business Management HL

Sciences

Physics HL

Computer Science SL

Mathematics

Mathematics: analysis and approaches HL

Extended essay

Physics or Mathematics

THE CREATIVE

Studies in language and literature

English A: Language and literature SL or Polish A: Literature

Language acquisition

German B HL

Individuals and societies

Psychology HL

Sciences

Computer Science HL

Mathematics

Mathematics: applications and interpretations SL

The arts

Visual Arts SL

Extended essay

Visual Arts or Psychology

THE MEDIC

Studies in language and literature

Polish A: Literature SL 

Language acquisition

English B HL

Individuals and societies

Psychology SL

Sciences

Chemistry HL

Sciences

Biology HL

Mathematics

Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL

Extended essay

Biology or Chemistry

THE SOCIAL SCIENTIST

Studies in language and literature

English A: language and literature HL or Polish A: Literature

Language acquisition

German B SL

Individuals and societies

History HL

Individuals and societies

Geography HL

Sciences

Computer Science SL

Mathematics

Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL

Extended essay

History or Geography

THE LINGUIST

Studies in language and literature

Polish A: language and literature HL

Studies in language and literature

English A: language and literature HL

Language acquisition

Spanish ab initio SL

Individuals and societies

Philosophy SL

Sciences

Computer science SL

Mathematics

Mathematics: applications and interpretation HL 

Extended essay

English A or Polish A

THE MEDIC (*non regular diploma)

Studies in language and literature

Polish A: language and literature SL

Language acquisition

English B HL

Sciences

Physics HL

Sciences

Chemistry HL

Sciences

Biology HL

Mathematics

Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL

Extended essay

Biology or Chemistry

*If you are applying for Medicine, which in a few countries (such as India, Pakistan and some Scandinavian countries) will require three science subjects (biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics), you will need to consider the non-regular Diploma. Please discuss with your university counsellor.

To find out more about courses combinations, please visit: https://www.ibo.org/university-admission/support-students-transition-to-higher-education/course-selection-guidance/