Business classes or additional biology classes?

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I have to fill in about 19 credits worth of holes in my schedule so I can graduate. Don't ask, it's a long explanation why I have so many credit hours to fill. I want to take some businesses classes, because I want to start my own practice one day and I figure that having a at least small background in business would only help. However, I also want to make sure I can make medical school as least nightmarish hard as possible by taking as many useful undergrad classes as I can. I am already planning on taking biochemistry and physiology. Though I do have some hesitation about taking additional upper level science classes as they stand a greater chance of negatively affecting my gpa than business classes. Thoughts?

 

[Jarudy]

If you need to improve you science gpa and/or take upper levels to help with the MCAT, take the science course otherwise go with the business, imo.

 

[varsityblue]

Take courses you think you'll excel in. That said, I don't see the point in only taking business courses because you think they'll help you in your future career and not because you're genuinely interested in them. It's generally a good idea to balance hard stuff with fun stuff!

 

[DocGodfather]

I'm only speaking from experience, but undergrad business classes are a joke. Don't expect too much from them. You're better served going with the science class, if you're sure you'll do well.

 

[link2swim06]

biology classes

undegrad business is a joke, if u really want experience, start a part-time bis out of your home printing t-shirts or something...the setting it up/advertising/accounting is more bang for your buck learning wise than listening to crap undegrad entry-level business classes. Aka my example will teach you skills and give u basic experience, a entry-level business class isnt going to help you at all.

 

[JESSFALLING]

In my opinion, 19 units of UG business are a waste of a good opportunity. For one thing, you'll likely forget any useful business skills you learn by the time you complete residency (which is 8+ years away, after all). I'd stick with a course or two (max) in business and go with biology, or something else that you find interesting for the remainder of your studies. Take courses that will expand your mind, help prepare you for medical school, and/or help you better understand the human condition. Good choices might include art, music, ethics, philosophy, religion, biology, nutrition, public health, psychology, economics, history, or a foreign language.

Frankly, you should be able to gain most of the needed business knowledge through (lots of) reading and experience. The above poster's idea of starting a small business is a good idea if you have time. It doesn't even need to be a success for it to be a great learning opportunity. Good luck.

 

[LizzyM]

In my opinion, 19 units of UG business are a waste of a good opportunity. For one thing, you'll likely forget any useful business skills you learn by the time you complete residency (which is 8+ years away, after all). I'd stick with a course or two (max) in business and go with biology, or something else that you find interesting for the remainder of your studies. Take courses that will expand your mind, help prepare you for medical school, and/or help you better understand the human condition. Good choices might include art, music, ethics, philosophy, religion, biology, nutrition, public health, psychology, economics, history, or a foreign language.

Frankly, you should be able to gain most of the needed business knowledge through (lots of) reading and experience. The above poster's idea of starting a small business is a good idea if you have time. It doesn't even need to be a success for it to be a great learning opportunity. Good luck.

Agree with the above. Some adcoms don't care but those that do like to see a variety of courses. Take a stats course if you haven't already.