2007-03-14 09:48:21 · 7 answers · asked by The Girl 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Well, med schools here in the U.S. consider the whole person, not just the classes they take. It's not unheard of for history majors and political science majors to be accepted in med schools. Of course, in the U.S., almost all med schools require applicants to take the MCAT so you'll need to be really familiar with the sciences. The classes I'd recommend for medicine:
Human Physiology (cadavers, woo hoo!)
Microbiology
Biochemistry (I'm biased, that was my major in college, but it's extremely relevant to medicine.)
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
I'd also recommend virtually any bio class but don't waste too much time on those Zoology-type classes. Your chemistry and biochemistry classes are also going to be helpful - to get into medical schools anyway. If you want to gauge your interest, try human physiology. If you're uncomfortable working with cadavers, you might not have the stomach to be a doc.
2007-03-14 10:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by Craig H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife is in nursing school. So, from experience. I would suggest that you take all your prerequisites classes first. History, English, and such. Now, as for Biology and Microbiology, Pharmacology. In Texas there is a five year window on all biologies. After that window has passed you will need to retake those classes, if you have NOT started your medical school training.
For nursing for example. It is possible to get into the programs on your SAT's scores alone. But, you will have to take your pre-requisites at the same time.
I would not suggest it. But, it can be done. Medical classes are very brutal and you will not have a life for two years or more.
2007-03-14 17:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by Tabby_Leg 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well you can major in basically what you want as long as you take the required courses. I think it differs from school to school... your school probably has a pre-med program with a list of classes. basically you need to take science and stuff.
A girl who is in medical school told me that she took a communications class and it will really help when she becomes a doctor (since you have to be able to listen and explain well to your patients... etc)
2007-03-14 16:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by arsenic sauce 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't your college have a Pre-med major? If so, talk to your advisor (or find one). That's why teachers advise students. Plus, each school is different. So unless there was someone else on here who went to your school, we really wouldn't know what classes to tell you to take.
2007-03-14 16:56:46 · answer #4 · answered by mandirae23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the required courses for your program, the required courses for med school and then fill the rest up with courses designed to keep your GPA up...
2007-03-14 17:07:07 · answer #5 · answered by S1LK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biology!
2007-03-14 16:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of BIO, ......................depending on what kind of med , but, psychology, sociology, bio-chem , speech, comm... , for starters
( play doctor ) ......... just kiddin' LOL
2007-03-14 16:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by DOC Holliday 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋