Education minister admits timetabling and staffing can present challenges for schools
An MHK has warned prospective medical students could be falling behind over a lack of opportunity to study additional sciences in the Island's high schools.
Government-run schools on the Isle of Man set their own curriculums in line with legislation but without consultation from parents or the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.
Currently, most pupils pick two of the three sciences, but Rushen MHK Dr Michelle Haywood voiced concern over how this could impact those pursuing careers in medicine.
Education Minister Daphne Caine wasn't sure whether any pupils had been declined the chance to study some sciences, but said staffing and timetabling can present challenges:
Education minister defends attempt to reopen schools for a half day on snow day
Senior lecturer struck off nursing register after groping student
'Little data available' on number of employees earning the minimum wage on the IOM
Jurby Commissioners 'getting nowhere' with DOI fixing parish's pavements
Motorists urged to respect 20mph limit in or around school zones