Is it ok to double major in Spanish and Biology for pre-med or is too much?

Question

I like Spanish and Biology a lot and have a passion for both subjects.I passed AP Spanish Language exam with 3 and I am currently AP Spanish Literature and enjoying (Im the the only non-native speaker in the class). I took AP Biology exam and passed with 5.I would be willing to double major in both. Since I hear that admission officers are looking for candidates who are real people and not to focused on acedmics. What do you think? Should I double major in Spanish and Biology or should I major in only one subject.

Answer 1

To be honest, it's not worth the risk. You're talking two hard majors here. Throw in the competition you'll face in the pre-med science courses, it's gonna be a ton of work.

I'd only do it if you're a genius. You sound like you're only considering it to look better to med schools. That's not a good reason to take on such a daunting task.

Answer 2

You should go for it. Even after the biology coursework, you will still need electives, so you might as well turn the electives into a double major. Plus, the spanish gives you something to fallback on in case biology or medicine doesn't work out.

Answer 3

If you can handle it,...go for it. Being fluent in Spanish can only help.

Answer 4

thats your own thing, do it if you think you can but medicine is very very demanding.