Alright, anyone who's going to answer this I'm assuming knows what the pre-med process entails so I'm not going to list any of the requirements or steps to get into medical school.
That being said, basically I'm torn inbetween majoring in psychology and some sort of science degree. I took one psychology class, general psych, and I loved it. I think psychology is fascinating. On the other hand, I never plan to practice it, I would just enjoy studying it. However, I've been taking sociology (requirement for psych) and I think it's complete garbage, which is why this question is now being formulated.
So I could major in a science instead. I'm extremely good at science and I can handle difficult science such as chemistry with little to no problems. Like psych, if I get into med school, I'll never use this degree either. But either way I want to do something in medicine so I wonder if maybe I should major in science that teaches relevant stuff like physiology, anatomy, etc.
Thoughts?
2007-01-27 12:25:43 · 6 answers · asked by timster1984 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
We really can't answer this question for you, because we don't know you. That being said, I can only offer you some advice.
You said you love psychology. I also find psychology fascinating, and want to be a doctor just as you. I have found a way to connect both of these subjects together, and came up with neurosurgery. You can study in depth about how the brain works, and then go into a neuroscience related field. Psychology is also one of the "easier" majors, so it would not be that challenging.
If you decide to go into chemistry and biology, you will be better prepared for medical school. More then 50% of all M.D.'s major in biology. From what I've heard, the med schools are looking for well rounded individuals, and since so many applicants are taking biology, then the applicants that dont stand out, which is a good thing. Biology tends to get harder as ou advance in your college career, but if you find it easy than maybe it is for you. However, many of the applicants that major in biology tend to go into research, rather than help patients. If you want to go into research, than biology is for you.
2007-01-27 12:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
This question gets asked here at least once a day. Yes, a science such as biology would be a good major. Psychology would not be bad either.
2007-01-27 21:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Major in what you love, but make double sure and triple sure that you do every course required for admission to the top ten med schools that you have on your list. And get a rock-bottom average of at least 3.5 on all those courses. You can confirm to the med schools that you are interested in psychiatry by volunteering in a psychiatric clinical setting.
2007-01-27 20:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Biology
2007-01-27 20:30:09 · answer #4 · answered by Deasel98 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ummm..... I think you should become a plastic surgeon :)
2007-01-27 20:37:14 · answer #5 · answered by Jasmine 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
pre-med.
2007-01-27 20:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by SS LAZIO 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋