B.A. vs B.S. in biochemistry

[Bro Chem]

The BA program offered at my university has a lower requirement than the BS for biochemistry. The BS requires 20+ credits and an additional 1-2 quarters in physical chemistry and biochemistry. How significant is it to earn a BS over a BA degree and is it worth it? Are my chances of getting into a top tier med school a lot higher with a BS?

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[Barcu]

It does not matter at all.

 

[JESSFALLING]

I think your chances are better with the B.A........less room to mess up your science GPA. In lieu of the B.S., get involved with research and take more humanities/social science electives.

 

[Ironmandoc]

Do what I did and get both lol

 

[Xiao]

No there is no difference between a BA and a BS for med admissions.

Also keep in mind this: some med schools screen their applicants through school-specific sub-committees. That is, every application from your institution will be reviewed by the same few folks at the medical school. This means that they will be relatively familiar with the degrees and rigor of coursework from your institution.

 

[NickNaylor]

Won't matter. Personally I went for the BS because I didn't feel like taking random classes required to satisfy the BA. Go with whichever you'd prefer.

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

The only difference between a B.S. and a B.A. at my school is that for a B.A. you need two 3-Credit hour foreign language classes. I don't think it makes much difference between either.

 

[deleted382095]

The BA program offered at my university has a lower requirement than the BS for biochemistry. The BS requires 20+ credits and an additional 1-2 quarters in physical chemistry and biochemistry. How significant is it to earn a BS over a BA degree and is it worth it? Are my chances of getting into a top tier med school a lot higher with a BS?

I think a BA would be a better idea for health-related programs because of the foreign language requirement. I wish I knew how to speak Spanish fluently.

 

[Neurosis]

go with the BA, leaves more room for fun/easy electives.

 

[Revolver1045]

I've been told by numerous professors that what matters are the classes you've taken and your grade in them. Not your major or degree. This fits with the fact that med schools require you take certain classes, and don't require you have particular majors or degrees.