I'm in high school, and I passed biology in 9th grade with As both semesters. I passed Chemistry Honors with As both semesters (and it was my favorite class so far). I took Biology AP as a junior and got Bs both semesters. Will biochemistry kill me? I heard its the hardest major after law.
2007-02-05 16:42:13 · 5 answers · asked by The Riddler 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It is a lot of work, but if you are interested in it, it is not so bad. not to say there arent days where i wanted to injury myself and others...but that is the case with most things.
it is a lot of memorizing, a lot of integrating multiple concepts... but at the same time it can be interesting and fun. in addition, the research is pretty cool if that is what you are looking at as a profession, and it also serves as a great major if you are looking to go to professional (especially medical or dental school) or graduate school.
best of luck!
2007-02-05 18:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by e26.2 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about biochemistry's difficulty as a major. But currently, one of my courses is biochemistry coz I'm taking up BS Nursing as my major. It's not really that hard coz biology and chemistry are combined. Biochemistry is simply the study of life in the molecular level. Preferably, take up general and inorganic chemistry first because those are the basics. In our school, it's a prerequisite of biochemistry. And hey, I've got some few tips: Learn biochemistry and biology at the same time. You will see how connected they are. Enjoy! =)
2007-02-06 00:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by bea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think difficulty is relative. Not everyone thinks law is hard. I think someone else may have mentioned, if you really enjoy the subject, it will not come across as hard, it will be a welcome challenge. I had a few friends from undergrad that had biochemistry as a double major and they survived:) You'll be fine too, but remember, just because you're good at something doesn't mean you have to major in that subject. You're probably good at a lot of things, including subjects that you may not have even been exposed to yet.
2007-02-06 00:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest taking all your biology classes first, then ochem classes and then taking biochemistry. This is because biochemistry is a combination of both bio and chem. These classes will provide a foundation for biochem and will prepare you for the materials discussed in it. I took biochem for chem majors. Taking general chem will not be enough to take biochem. It is difficult but it really depends on how well the professor teaches it and how willing you are to learn and commit to it. If you dont put in the hours and heart, you wont do well not just in biochem but in all classes. If you love it, you will know it. My personal fav. is ochem. Good luck.
2007-02-06 00:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by Puri 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you like it, you'll enjoy the challange. You'll know right away though trust me, and it's ok to switch majors, no shame at all.
2007-02-06 00:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Kipper to the CUP! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋