Can you still get into medschool if you don't major in science?

[jscotey]

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Hey, So I've been a Paramedic for seven years, also worked in Critical Care Transport, and last year I decided to go back to school and do premed. So they put me in a Biology major, and I got a 4.o, last semester (mostly generals, and one bio/lab class). This semester I have a B in Calc, everything else is A. Anyways, the problem is, that I'm miserable with all the science classes, I'm much better at humanities and English, and such. I've tried to change my major, but my advisors told me that medical schools will say I took the easy route by not majoring in science and wont accept me. Anyways, I got really discouraged, to the point where I wanted to drop out, but then ended up changing my major to History, because I find it a lot more interesting than science. I still want to do medicine though. Does anybody know if I can major in History and take prepress for med school, and still be considered a strong applicant? Sorry long post, but I'm feeling lost.

 

[Podstar]

Simple answer, yes.

 

[dwgrubbs1s]

Yes. But if you are miserable with science classes, then why are you going to medical school?

 

[Winged Scapula]

Of course.

There are no medical schools that require you be a science major; as a matter of fact, I like the non-science majors as they tend to be more "well rounded" (for lack of a better term).

However the post above asks the obvious question: if science courses make you miserable, and you love the humanities, then why are you considering going to medical school? Its a very long hard road at best and without the love of the science foundation, I can't imagine this is a good idea for you.

 

[Lawpy]

I've tried to change my major, but my advisors told me that medical schools will say I took the easy route by not majoring in science and wont accept me.

Your advisors are wrong.

 

[Beezlebub]

dont worry about anything else. just go slay the MCAT. keep life simple.

 

[Goro]

Med schools do not care what your major or minor is, only that you do well.

Hey, So I've been a Paramedic for seven years, also worked in Critical Care Transport, and last year I decided to go back to school and do premed. So they put me in a Biology major, and I got a 4.o, last semester (mostly generals, and one bio/lab class). This semester I have a B in Calc, everything else is A. Anyways, the problem is, that I'm miserable with all the science classes, I'm much better at humanities and English, and such. I've tried to change my major, but my advisors told me that medical schools will say I took the easy route by not majoring in science and wont accept me. Anyways, I got really discouraged, to the point where I wanted to drop out, but then ended up changing my major to History, because I find it a lot more interesting than science. I still want to do medicine though. Does anybody know if I can major in History and take prepress for med school, and still be considered a strong applicant? Sorry long post, but I'm feeling lost.

 

[Geo16]

Bio Science: 10676/27653 = 38.6%
Humanities: 1073/2193 ≅ 48.93%
Math and Stats: 192/438 ≅ 43.84%
Physical Science: 2319/5102 ≅ 45.45%
Social Science: 2277/5629 ≅ 40.45%

See? I am not Stats major (I got an A in Stats, but meh (LOL) )
but I can surely see that majors do not matter.

If you like history, join the rank of other 5629 Social Science majors!

Here is one I did awhile ago 🙂

 

[Beezlebub]

Here is one I did awhile ago 🙂

flawed, uneven distribution of sample size. bio majors significantly more "n" than other majors

 

[Geo16]

flawed, uneven distribution of sample size. bio majors significantly more "n" than other majors

I know it's not the best statistics.
Just to show that admission is not highly in favor towards science majors 🙂

 

[gyngyn]

We really don't care.

 

[bears1992]

Getting into med school:

Step 1: Ask premed advisor for advice

Step 2: Do the opposite

Step 3: You are now medical student.

 

[Dr.Sticks]

I heard of a dude who got into med school with a major in romance...

Can't lie, I half considered dropping bio and doing something similar(I could ace everything easy lol)... Decided it might not be a good idea to be weak in the sciences.

 

[bears1992]

flawed, uneven distribution of sample size. bio majors significantly more "n" than other majors

wat? The difference in yield between bio and humanities is a whooping 10%. For humanities the sample size is 4 digits and the yield is right in the middle. Increasing that sample size by 10x is not going to move the yield 10%. If it did, it could just as well move 10% higher.

Applicants with humanities majors had the highest average MCAT scores. When compared to bio, their MCAT scores were almost 3 points higher while their cGPAs were the same and their sGPAs were only 0.05 points lower. Humanities majors stats are better, so you would expect a higher acceptance rate.

 

[bonedoc5576]

being a history/humanities major did not appear to hamper this particular applicant:
https://www.mdapplicants.com/profile/46669/tossmania

Congrats to Tossmania on a great cycle!

 

[Beezlebub]

wat? The difference in yield between bio and humanities is a whooping 10%. For humanities the sample size is 4 digits and the yield is right in the middle. Increasing that sample size by 10x is not going to move the yield 10%. If it did, it could just as well move 10% higher.

Applicants with humanities majors had the highest average MCAT scores. When compared to bio, their MCAT scores were almost 3 points higher while their cGPAs were the same and their sGPAs were only 0.05 points lower. Humanities majors stats are better, so you would expect a higher acceptance rate.

That's not how research works.

 

[kamakazi5]

I'm very happy with taking as many science classes as possible. I would have a hell of a time as humanities major. Way too many essays, papers, presentations, etc. Give me 3-4 tests and a grade.

 

[redferrari]

The smartest guy in my class was an economics major. It matters about as much as which shoe I put on first.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

That's not how research works.

😕

 

[alana615]

I have a degree in Spanish and Business, and I have been accepted at every school I have interviewed at. Major doesn't matter as long as you take the required classes. Grades, MCAT and experiences matter.

But I think if you hate science classes now, that's not a good sign. I think it only gets harder in medical school, not easier. Four years (pulling that many hours to boot) is a long time to be miserable.

 

[westsidestoryz]

dont know how youre gonna go to med school if science doesn't interest you....it makes ZERO sense to me.