I was thinking of getting a bachelor's degree in something before going on to med school, that way, I have something to fall back on. Pharmacy, BS Bio or Chem, Medical Technology, etc? Any suggestions? Suggestions for good colleges in CA are good too. I still have two years to go before college, but it's better to think sooner, right?
2006-07-06 20:18:55 · 6 answers · asked by someone in the world 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You got that right! It's never too early. Pre-Med is intense! Biology, Chemistry, and mathematics are all part and parcel to becoming a medical doctor. The thing is nowadays you can choose to specialize. Do the research online about any specialty in which you may be interested. Start "bending the ear" of your student counselor insist that you get classes that will prepare you for the college load that you'll be required to take.
If there's a course in semantics at your school take it. Also, prepare yourself to not have much of a social life for the next four to six years. Like I stated in the beginning Pre-Med is INTENSE!!!
It may be that you will be a natural and take to it like a "duck to water" but even so, preparing yourself to have a frame of mind that is focused on the subject is always the best way to go.
As for schools in CA. The UC's have great medical school's. It's depends on what kind of doctor you want to be. As for pharmacy, University of Pacific in Stockton, CA is one of the best in the world.
Finally, if you'd rather not get that intense you can always check out a medical technician career of some kind. Still good bucks, but far less intense in the study department. You will still have to know Math, Bio, and Chem, just not at the diagnostic level.
Either way a class in semantics is always helpful.
Good Luck!
2006-07-06 20:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by Dahs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Taking a complete science curriculum in high school is key to having a good science foundation for future science courses in college and medical school. Take 4 years of science in high school, including biology, physics and chemistry, plus 4 years of math (including calculus). It is so important to have a good foundation in these sciences so that you can learn the subject matter in college well enough to earn A's. It seems inconceivable that someone can do well in the killer science courses in college without having been introduced to these in high school.
More importantly, high school is the time to learn about the real world of medicine (not the one you see on TV). Do something that gets you in touch with the medical field to see if it is right for you now, before putting in all that effort. Learn about other fields that may interest you so that you may compare them to medicine. Also, for the same reason, take elective courses other than sciences to see if these interest you more.
2006-07-07 03:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello..... you must GRADUATE with a bachelor's degree before you go to med school! you cannot go straight from high school to med school (in the US)! good majors, other than pre-med, include biology, chemistry, english, any true science. acquire a well-rounded education. attending a well-respected liberal arts college is a good idea for that. check out the us news & world report college rankings. visit med school websites to determine admission criteria and requirements. prepare yourself now for the sciences that you must have to be accepted to any med school. get any kind of medical experience/exposure you can for admission to med school and to be sure you really want to be a physician -- it ain't ER! it's never to soon to begin planning and setting goals, but also, you have plenty of time to decide or change plans. like i said before -- get a well-rounded education so you are prepared for life. good luck -- reach for the stars! dream and live!
2006-07-07 03:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by canary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a pre-med having a 5-unit human anatomy subject (two 5-unit subjects at least). You will take up cadaver dissection when you finally proceed to med school anyway.
these degrees have cadaver dissection:
1) BS in Human Biology
2) BS in Physical Therapy
3) BS in Occupational Therapy
4) BS in Kinesiology
5) BS in Neuroscience
2006-07-07 03:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by zhannix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biology
2006-07-07 03:20:33 · answer #5 · answered by evasive_eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pre-med in a well known education program and school, then take the rest after.
2006-07-07 03:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by caryne g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋