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[spongiebob]

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does it matter which major you have for med school, if I complete the basic sciences required + biochem + genetics + physiology/anatomy? Thanks all

 

[FutureDocDO]

does it matter which major you have for med school, if I complete the basic sciences required + biochem + genetics + physiology/anatomy? Thanks all

Last I heard, NO. As long as you complete the prerequisites you are fine.

 

[Dorkus Maximus]

does it matter which major you have for med school, if I complete the basic sciences required + biochem + genetics + physiology/anatomy? Thanks all

Hey Spongiebob,

This is directly from the DMU website - (in addition to the science prereqs): "To be considered for admission, you must have a bachelor's degree or complete the requirements for a degree before matriculation. We consider applicants regardless of major or field of study, as long as the degree is from an accredited school." I think most, if not all schools follow the same procedure.

Hope this helps.

 

[newyorkcougar]

I majored in Russian and took the minimum required science. I got in to all my top choice schools. You should study something you like so A) you will get better grades and B) so you have a back-up plan if medicine doesn't work out.

 

[truckibear]

Schools will look at applicants of any major... in fact, I wish I had known this. Furthermore, I know that many schools love nontraditional applicants and even provide statistics on the undergrad majors that matriculate into their school each year.

PS - One med student told me that it is usually majors other than bio that end up performing better in med school! Don't know if it's true but very interesting 🙂