what type of education do i need to get into med school?

Question

heres my question i want to be a doctor and i don't know what i need to do to get into med school. I'm in the 10th grade high school i got all 10th grade classes and finally found out what i want to be so please tell me what i need to do

Answer 1

You need an undergrad 4 year bachelor's degree in some form of science. A doctor I worked with had his bachelor's in psychology. Most commonly used are either biology or chemistry, although I have heard of one zoology major. You also need to have decent grades and go to an accredited college or university. (BTW - there's nothing wrong with starting at a community college either!) Then once you pass the MCATs you can worry about med school.

Also, since most doctors are REALLY sucky businessmen, it might be benefical to take business courses as electives if you can.

Answer 2

You need a strong background in biology and the rest of the sciences. Advanced math classes will also be important. In college they will have a pre-med cirriculum that will have all of the classes you will need to get into med school. The biggest thing you need is a sharp analytical mind. Ask a math or English teacher to suggest exercises to help you develop this skill.

Answer 3

You need an undergraduate degree in science like Biology or another degree but you have to take the science pre-reqs, like chemistry, biology, anatomy, etc. I forget the list but it is pretty easy to look up on the net, its a bunch of science courses. You will need good grades in college and you will have to take a test called the MCAT before med school, it covers biology, chemistry, etc. The higher your MCAT and college grades are the easier it is to get into med school.

Answer 4

I believe you need at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution to start off with.