Degree question... Currently a Paramedic

[michmedic]

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Hi guys! I just have a question about my degree choice. I currently am a Paramedic here in Michigan. I'm going to a well known small university in SE Michigan. They have a Bachelors Degree in Paramedic Technology. Ultimately, it is a degree in applied sciences. Do you see that as a problem to get into a Medical school? From my research on here, it does not matter as long as you have your sciences and math classes completed. Is that fair to say? I appreciate your time. P.S I am just coming off a 24. Sorry if my grammar is a tad bit sloppy.

 

[deleted480308]

Degree doesn't matter. Mine is in interdisciplinary studies (literally a degree in miscellaneous) and I matriculated in August. Just get your prerequisite and get good grades.


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[michmedic]

Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[Dwindlin]

Already answered but he is right. Do well. Get your pre-recs and there shouldn't be an issue. I was a music major turned Firefighter/Paramedic.

 

[michmedic]

I should of elaborated more. It is a Applied Sciences degree. They consider it an "inverted" degree. Meaning that I brought in my Paramedic license and all of my fire licenses. In return you almost fulfill all of your required classes besides approximately 6 courses. Ever heard of such a thing?

 

[Dwindlin]

Yeah. As long as it's a bachelors it won't matter. Again, do well in classes, make sure you get all the prerecs, and MCAT.


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[adina14]

What if I don't get into med school ? Do I have to go back to school again to be able to get a good paying job? I don't know what to major in so that I can have a "plan B" incase I don't get accepted to med school..

 

[michmedic]

Thanks I appreciate it. All my questions are answered. Adina, Don't think like that. Make yourself succeed!

 

[deleted480308]

I had no plan b...


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[Dwindlin]

What if I don't get into med school ? Do I have to go back to school again to be able to get a good paying job? I don't know what to major in so that I can have a "plan B" incase I don't get accepted to med school..

Depends what your base degree is, but chances are if it isn't some form of engineering/business then yes you would need more schooling.


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[deleted6669]

What if I don't get into med school ? Do I have to go back to school again to be able to get a good paying job? I don't know what to major in so that I can have a "plan B" incase I don't get accepted to med school..

PA school....

 

[jwk]

PA school....

Or AA school 😉 AA's can practice in Michigan.

How ya doin' E?

 

[deleted6669]

Or AA school 😉 AA's can practice in Michigan.

How ya doin' E?

or both! PA to AA bridge!
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