Which Biology major is better?

Question

I am going to UCLA next year and was wandering which major is best for med-school or is looked at as impressive.
-Microbiology
-Neurobiology
-Biochemistry
-Genetics Biology
-Cell, molecular biology

which of these majors do you think is important and impressive for med school to major on?

Answer 1

Actually, a lot of medical schools these days are looking for students who have majored in something other than science (i.e. something in the liberal arts) so don't just choose a major because you think it will impress, choose something that you are interested in because you only get one chance to do so in college before its all over. If you do decide to major in something non-science, just make sure you take the pre-med requirements, get a high science GPA (most important!) and a high overall GPA (both usually range somewhere between a 3.5-4.0). Also, if your a majoring in a non-science, you can always do research in a science (a particular topic etc) which would help greatly boost your medical school application; it's not all about taking the classes but moreso applying what you've learned in class outside of the classroom. Hope this helps you!

*Oh and you also left out Ecology and Evolutionary Biology...they might have that major at UCLA, you might want to look that up. Also, just to let you know the average GPA of medical students entering medical school last year was a 3.6, which mean's there were A LOT of people above that mark, and A LOT of people below it. So don't stress too much!

Answer 2

The most impressive thing to a med school is at an interview you sound interested and passionate about your major. Thus, you need to decide what you like best. I just got a general bio degree, but had the opportunity to take all of those classes (most of which at the grad/med school level). Personally, I'm happy with my choice instead of majoring in biochem or neuroscience (the only two other bio majors at my school) because I was able to take so many classes that will help me in med school and did help me on the MCAT. If I had specialized my degree, I would have known a lot about a specific part of human biology but when I got to med school I wouldn't know much about any other part. This way, I've been exposed to the big picture-from how things work together as systems (physiology), to cells and proteins (cell bio), to the DNA that encodes the proteins (Molecular) to how everything is held together (biochem). Moral of the story-major in what you want. It's a long road with a lot of bumps so you better make sure you enjoy the scenery!

Answer 3

Ok Let me tell you one thing first...that is it is not easy to choose a type of Biology just like that..you NEED to make SURE you LOVE what you are going to major in. They are all equally impressive..that is for sure. SO CHOOSE IT THIS WAY..CHOOSE WHAT YOU ACTUALLY LIKE. The best way to go is choosing Biological Sciences as your major that way you will talk all types of Bio and also you will be choosing an emphasis...then you can choose the Biology you like. But you will learn about all types of Biology with that major.

Point 2:
If there is a type you like already then CHOOSE IT and go through with it..because in Biology you need to love your type of major if not it will be hard to get good grades.

Point 3:
Start off in Junior or Sophomore year e-mail people are get INTERNSHIPS at the hospital and GET ONE WITH A PROFESSOR..do different kinds.

Answer 4

I actually had this conversation with my professor...Biochemistry is the best thing to go with if you're looking to impress. It combines biology and chemistry so you get the best of both worlds. Besides that, both chem and bio are needed for med school, even if you are a general biology major. May as well combine them and become a biochem major.
Also, don't forget about interships, or at least jobs at hospitals or clinics...it makes you look even more serious to Med schools.

Answer 5

I'm from Australia so don't understand the system that well but I'm surprised there are no physiology or anatomy majors. Those are a must for any sort of medical qualifications.

Answer 6

-Microbiology
-Neurobiology
-Biochemistry
-Genetics Biology
-Cell, molecular biology

All of the above... depends on what specific medical field you are getting into

Answer 7

microbiolygy or nuerobiolygy

Answer 8

biochemistry.