Biochem/Econ double major

[PhilliesPhan]

---

Members don't see this ad.

Hey guys! So this is my 1st thread on this site 😀 Anyways, when I go to college next fall, I'm thinking about majoring in Economics and Biochem and this is why:

Econ: I've always been interested in how the economy works. Ever since the economy went sour in 2008/2009, I've been following it. Sophomore year in chem class, I would take my iPod out my backpack and check how the markets were doing. I've also always been interested in investing in the stock market and business.

Biochem: When I took bio this year, I LOVED learning about DNA/RNA transcription/translation, cell respiration, and molecular biology. I hated learning about evolution, plant bio, taxonomy, and ecology though. And also, I loved EVERYTHING about chemistry. So biochem sounds very interesting. It would also give me an advantage on the MCAT and in med school. I heard that it's very intense though.


Is double majoring in both these subjects unnecessary?

 

[davidbm95]

Hey guys! So this is my 1st thread on this site 😀 Anyways, when I go to college next fall, I'm thinking about majoring in Economics and Biochem and this is why:

Econ: I've always been interested in how the economy works. Ever since the economy went sour in 2008/2009, I've been following it. Sophomore year in chem class, I would take my iPod out my backpack and check how the markets were doing. I've also always been interested in investing in the stock market and business.

Biochem: When I took bio this year, I LOVED learning about DNA/RNA transcription/translation, cell respiration, and molecular biology. I hated learning about evolution, plant bio, taxonomy, and ecology though. And also, I loved EVERYTHING about chemistry. So biochem sounds very interesting. It would also give me an advantage on the MCAT and in med school. I heard that it's very intense though.


Is double majoring in both these subjects unnecessary?

If you plan on going to medical school I don't see how econ will help you. But do what you love to do, that's the most important.

 

[WellWornLad]

Is double majoring in both these subjects unnecessary?

The only thing that is necessary for med school is the prereq coursework and good grades. Feel free to fill in the rest yourself.

 

[EvenStevens]

As long as you maintain a high gpa and do well on the mcat + have ECs, Volunteer hours etc you should be fine

 

[PhilliesPhan]

If you plan on going to medical school I don't see how econ will help you.

Econ will help me because when I become an established doctor, I want to invest in the stock market and franchises/small businesses. And I should've just asked if majoring in biochem was necessary because I heard that you take biochem in med school, so there may not be a point of majoring in it.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Econ will help me because when I become an established doctor, I want to invest in the stock market and franchises/small businesses. And I should've just asked if majoring in biochem was necessary because I heard that you take biochem in med school, so there may not be a point of majoring in it.

You don't need to be an economist to know how to invest in the stock market. Nor do you need to major in biochemistry to understand or study molecular biology. Furthermore you won't gain much from majoring in biochemistry in medical school as the focus is completely different.

However if these majors interest you, then go for it. However do what you need to do to graduate with as high a gpa as possible.

 

[davidbm95]

You don't need to be an economist to know how to invest in the stock market..

It helps but not worth majoring in. If you want to do hardcore business when you become an MD you should look into MD/MBA.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

It helps but not worth majoring in. If you want to do hardcore business when you become an MD you should look into MD/MBA.

Eh, an MBA is an admin degree for professions who have worked in business for years tbh. It's wasted on someone who has not.

 

[thecgrblue]

Biochem and Econ from any reputable university will eat you up and spit you out just by themselves.

On a similar note, having been a double major for 3 semesters I really don't suggest it in addition to your pre-med coursework. However, if you really want to do b/c you need to feel like a bad a** do something that will knock out your pre-med (Chem, Physiology, Bio, etc. etc,) and a good fluffer like Psychology or Sociology.

 

[davidbm95]

Eh, an MBA is an admin degree for professions who have worked in business for years tbh. It's wasted on someone who has not.

Yes but most people who get an MD/MBA use it for rehab centers, pain clinics, etc.. It helps considering running companies like that is mostly business and less medicine.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Yes but most people who get an MD/MBA use it for rehab centers, pain clinics, etc.. It helps considering running companies like that is mostly business and less medicine.

Not really, I know plenty of doctors who have opened up businesses without an MBA, honestly it's not that useful a degree if you're not trying to get a promotion.

 

[laballsummer]

Hey guys! So this is my 1st thread on this site 😀 Anyways, when I go to college next fall, I'm thinking about majoring in Economics and Biochem and this is why:

Econ: I've always been interested in how the economy works. Ever since the economy went sour in 2008/2009, I've been following it. Sophomore year in chem class, I would take my iPod out my backpack and check how the markets were doing. I've also always been interested in investing in the stock market and business.

Biochem: When I took bio this year, I LOVED learning about DNA/RNA transcription/translation, cell respiration, and molecular biology. I hated learning about evolution, plant bio, taxonomy, and ecology though. And also, I loved EVERYTHING about chemistry. So biochem sounds very interesting. It would also give me an advantage on the MCAT and in med school. I heard that it's very intense though.


Is double majoring in both these subjects unnecessary?

It sounds to me like you're more interested in finance than in economics.

 

[Josh7]

Econ will help me because when I become an established doctor, I want to invest in the stock market and franchises/small businesses. And I should've just asked if majoring in biochem was necessary because I heard that you take biochem in med school, so there may not be a point of majoring in it.

If you can handle it I think your plan sounds pretty good. An econ/biochem major will be fairly rigorous but I'm sure you realize that. I think you'll know after freshmen year if you still want to pursue the double major. For now don't sweat it, just focus on that 4.0 and relax while you're in college.

 

[PhilliesPhan]

It sounds to me like you're more interested in finance than in economics.

So finance will teach me about how the economy works and investing in it? And do you think it's more challenging than econ? Because if finance will benefit me more, I'd rather major in that in college

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

So finance will teach me about how the economy works and investing in it? And do you think it's more challenging than econ? Because if finance will benefit me more, I'd rather major in that in college

Economics examines the principles of the market, demand, business as a social science. Finance looks at how to invest money and other things.