A-level subject choice is strongly influenced by genes, scientists say

Up to 80% of subject choice could be down to genetic influence, making the argument for a more personalised approach to education, say scientists

Students choices when it comes to A-level subjects could largely be down to genetics, a new study suggests.

Scientists say that up to 80% of students' choices of A-level subjects is down to genetic influence with environmental factors such as home life, accounting for 23% of the choice at most.