Is a biochemistry major hard compared to other science majors?

Question

Is there any harder science major then Biochemistry. If not then I supposed that a major in biochemistry looks really good right? especially for pre-med

Answer 1

I think it depends on whether or not you like the subject of Biochemistry. If you like it an you are interested in it, than it will not be that hard. If you are just doing it to try to impress a medical school admissions board, I would not recommend it. I got bachelors degree in Biochemistry before I went to veterinary school, and I really enjoyed my major, but it was a lot of work and if I hadn't been really motivated and really liked learning the material, I would have been miserable. Majoring in this will most definitely not hurt you as far as your application to medical school goes, but if you have mediocre grades in this major where you might be able to obtain better grades in another major, I don't think they will be too impressed. It is definitely overkill for pre-med, and the admissions committee looks for strong grades in the core sciences. If you could get better grades in a general biology degree, they will probably look more favorably upon that. If, however, you really like biochemistry or are interested in research, than I would for sure recommend it, I loved it.

Answer 2

No, biochemistry is not the harderst for science. I would say physics or chemistry. Biochemistry get's away with a lot of biology overlap, and those classes aren't so bad in that memorization is not what they are looking for rather understanding. Also, do not pick a major just because you think it's good for pre-med and will help you get in. If you don't have a genuine interest when you do your interviews it will be obvious. Many, and likely the majority, of students who apply and are accepted to top medical schools major in non-science disciplines like english literature or political science or a foreign language. If you don't like biology and chemistry, A LOT, then you will be wasting your time and money in college as a biochemistry major. As long as you take and do well in the required science courses for the schools you apply to then you are set regardless of major, just keep your GPA up for the upper division classes and do show committment to something in the long term, I 'm taking years like research or volunteering in a clinic. Cheers.

Answer 3

"Hard" is tough to define. Biochemistry is challenging, but no more so then other scientific fields. It really depends on what you are good at. If you enjoy math, then a major in physics or physical chemistry might be up your alley. Bottom line, major in a science field that interests you, not one you think will look impressive. Enjoying something is a natural way to excel, which is the real way you can set yourself apart from the throngs of other med school hopefuls. In addition, any major relating to physics/chemistry/biology will help you prepare for your MCATs.

Answer 4

You can major in television if you make A's in your pre-reqs for med school. Making the A's is the most important part, the major is comparitively unimportant. Med schools want to see a high aptitude for science as well as well-roundedness.
However, if you can manage to make a 4.0 doing a biochem major, then more power to you. I think it probably more attractive than a standard biology major because it can set you apart form the other 4000 biology majors who will apply. Chemistry is a very difficult major as well.

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