Human Biology meet entry requirements for a degree in Medicine? and if so will I get any credits / will my degree in Human Biology shorten the Medicine degree?
2007-07-20 05:28:57 · 5 answers · asked by give me TRUTH 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
In most medical schools, yes this will meet the requirements. But don't take Yahoo Answers' word for it- go meet with an advisor on your campus who will likely know specific requirements for several medical schools.
As to your next question, you might get some credit from your undergraduate degree, but usually not more than one or two class' worth. This will be such a tiny amount that it will not shorten your Medical Degree. If you are interested in getting a shorter degree, medicine is not the way to go. Including undergrad, you will be in school or interning for 10-15 years depending on your program and how quickly you go through it.
2007-07-20 05:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by blahblah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human biology would normally be a good pre-med major, but you need to make sure you have taken all of the courses required for the MCAT and admission to medical school. There should be a pre-med advisor at your school who can help you with that.
As to shortening your medical degree, no, there is no way to do this. A medical degree is a graduate degree which assumes that you have previously completed an undergraduate program, and that you have certain basic knowledge. They don't "waive" certain courses because you have had a similar undergraduate course, because the level at which things are taught in graduate school is considerably higher..
2007-07-20 12:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a Bachelors degree in Biology, then you are already on the right path if you want to attend medical school. I have several friends who went for this degree and are currently trying to get into medical/nursing school. You could use this degree while you are trying to get into medical school to work at your local hospital. With a bachelor's in Biology, you actually have a step up in the application process on people who decided to do pre-med and then go to medical school.
2007-07-20 12:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by Heart of Fire 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should meet requirements but I don't think you can get "credits" of medical school. Sorry.
2007-07-20 12:36:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the school. Check with an academic advisor.
2007-07-20 12:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by redgrl322 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋