double major in biology and biochemistry? is this good or bad?

Question

im thinking of double majoring in biology and biochemistry but want to know if its worth the extra work. biology and biochemistry are both distinct but, also because they are very similar, would it make the double major less reputable?

i was also thinking of double majoring in biology and chemistry but i since i already have alot of the requirements completed for biochemsitry i want to stick to bio + biochem.

Also is double major only benefical if the two majors are completely different? has anyone double majored in bio + biochem?

the reason for double majoring is because i am about to finish all the requirements for biology degree in my sophmore year if i choose to therefore, it leaves me with a whole senior year and a summer term that i do not know what to do with. there is the option of getting some sort of minor but i have several biochem courses finished and because the two majors are similar the double major seems like a better idea?

or should i stick with just a biology degree and take easy courses to increase GPA?

Answer 1

You can easily do the double major. The question is what benefit will you get? Most people are not significantly more impressed by a double major than a single major. Another option, rather than taking easy courses to pad your grade, is to branch out and take other courses that are not necessarily easy, but that interest you. They may be easy or hard, but you get to branch out. In college, you have an opportunity to take courses that you will never have the time or opportunity to take again (literature, religion, social sciences, political science, history, music, art, theater, etc.). Find the good teachers at your school (ask around, you'll find out quickly) and take a course from a good teacher. You'll never get another chance like college to try out things this easily-take advantage of it!

Answer 2

go girl! i say do it.. i studied biotech ... which gave me bio, biochem, physics and calculus knowledge. A good mix as its all relevant. You need biochem and bio to understand how it all works.

Answer 3

In our modern era, it is important for biologists to know a lot about chemistry as well as biology. So, I would say "Go for it!"

Sounds like you are smart enough to handle it all.