Can I major in 'anatomy & physiology' when going for a medical career?

Question

I'm planning on becoming an anesthesiologist, and I was told never to major in premed because employers wont hire you since you're not going to stay with them, and it's basically worth nothing. So, premed is out of the question. I was thinking in majoring in biology, but maybe A&P if it's even offered...

Answer 1

First, "pre-med" is not a major at most universities. "Pre-med" is an advising track.

That means that students who wish to apply to medical school have special advisors who make sure they are taking all the necessary courses to qualify for medical school admission. "Pre-med" appears nowhere on one's transcript.

Most students who wish to apply to medical school major in biology, chemistry, physics, or math. Some students major in subjects they love (art history, philosophy, music, whatever), while still taking all the necessary courses for med school application.

Anatomy and physiology is never a major. Only a course or two is normally offered in A&P at the undergraduate level.

And finally, whoever told you "don't major in pre-med because employers won't hire you" is just plain wacky. First, because pre-med is not usually a major, and second, because employers often don't care what your major was. (Unless you took a vocational major like accounting or education in order to earn certification in a particular vocational field.)

Best wishes to you.

Answer 2

biology or chemistry both good choices. I dont think that "premed" thing is an issue, nobody expects college students to "stay with them" anymore.