Is it ok not to major in science if you are planning on doing pre-med?

Question

I heard that med schools actually prefer that students major in something that interests them like history, arts, or languages. Because students in pre-med are required to take general chemistry, organic chemistry, physcis with calc. and biology. So If that the case then I can major in Spanish. right?

Answer 1

Yes, you can absolutely major in Spanish if that's what you want to do. But you do have to take the premed prerequisite sciences on the side.

Since you'll need to take the basic premed prerequisites (such as 2 semesters of Biology, 2 semester of Organic Chemistry, etc) in order to even APPLY to medical school, you'll have the "necessary science base" to make it through medical school.

Don't believe some of the naysayers on here who talk about flunking out and driving buses. Right now in medical schools across the country, there are successful medical students who previously majored in things like Art History, Political Science, Business, etc.

They took the science prereqs and that's it. So have a good time in Spanish! That's actually a pretty smart major/skill to have since a lot of patients only speak Spanish.

But don't be surprised if your medical school interviewer has a conversation with you in Spanish! :)

Answer 2

Probably wouldn't opt for this as a major, but instead take courses (Spanish) that intrigue you during your general education (undergraduate studies) if this is an option with your major... just remember, education is being emphasized day by day, enrollment figures are skyrocketing and spacing is becoming scare in the higher education system (at least here in CA). Also, science majors are more demanding in unit loads and pre reqs, so, if unable to take a course that interests you through the university, take a course outside or join a local club. Whatever you do have fun, make friends and appreciate where you are. Good luck.

Answer 3

They like well rounded applicants. It's fine to major in something else. Majoring in a science is not a requirement. However, you have to remember that in the end, medical school requires a strong science base.

Depending on the school you go to, it may be much harder to get into those required science classes if you're not a science major.

If you want to major in Spanish, do it because you really love it. Don't do it just for a perceived edge in med school applications. Your grades are going to be very important. Doing a Spanish major along with all those science classes is going to be very tough.

Getting a 3 in AP Spanish doesn't indicate great future success in a Spanish major. So, if you want to major in Spanish, do it because it's what you love and you'll work your butt off to do well in it and preserve your GPA for med school.

Answer 4

They look for diversity among the applicants, but not a huge amount with the curriculum. Spanish is a little off, and if you want to continue to learn Spanish, that would be a large aid since you could talk about being bilingual and I'm sure they'd eat that up. Try going for something a little closer. (Most of my friends that are pre-med are in the Biology area)

Answer 5

Sure , then when you flunk out of med school because of inadequate science knowledge you can work intake / admissions for the hospital.

You heard this where ? From the med schools counselors ? Then why are you asking yahoo laymen ?

Answer 6

Only if you are stupid as **** and want to drive buses for a lviing.

Answer 7

No