Hello everyone. I have a quick and simple question. Are pre-med school courses taken as a part of your major, or is Pre-Med a major in itself. Yes, I know I'm clueless.😀
Pre-Med courses?
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If you major in a life or physical science the prerequisites will more than likely be built into the curriculum. However, if you don't you will have to supplement your degree with the courses through the use of electives or other alternatives.
There are some universities that have pre-med majors. However, if you don't make it into medical school the degree isn't very marketable, for obvious reasons.
There are some universities that have pre-med majors. However, if you don't make it into medical school the degree isn't very marketable, for obvious reasons.
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Usually its 2 semesters of Gen Chem, 2 semester of Organic Chem, 2 semesters of Physics, and 2 semesters of Gen Biology. If you are a science major for the most part all of these will be taken care of in your major, if you are a non science major then you will have to take those. Taking Physiology, Genetics, and Biochemistry will be helpful too.
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Most medical schools require a bit more than this, but that's the idea.
Major-wise, "premed" isn't a major at most institutions as far as I'm aware, although I have seen it listed as such at a few. Traditionally, people have gone for the hard sciences -- biology, chemistry, somewhat newer biomedical science programs, and the like -- and made sure that the subset of classes required for med school matriculation were included.
However, you are free to major in whatever the hell you want. Go do underwater basketweaving if you'd like, so long as you take the general chem, general bio, organic chem, physics, calculus, English, and whatever other classes/electives are required (and ideally, more). The bad part is that this can added significant time to your undergraduate days, circumstances depending.
Have seen/heard of people getting in with degrees in everything from the usuals to psychology, philosophy, theology, computer science, (...).
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You are free to major in anything your heart desires. I studied film and behavioral science and got my degree in Sociology. I loved my classes and wan't too stressed out. Major in what comes easily to you and what is fun/interesting. Maybe it is biology or chemistry or english.
I recommend exploring classes your first year and starting out slow, don't overload your schedule with too many core requirements. Gives you time to adjust to the new pace etc. Each school has lots of electives for you to fullfill the requirements for medical school. A lot of people do a biology major because the core requirement for med school are built into your degree requirement. That is certainly a good efficient path. Ultimately, do what you will have the most fun in. It was an advantage for me to have a different degree than most other applicants....
Good luck!
I recommend exploring classes your first year and starting out slow, don't overload your schedule with too many core requirements. Gives you time to adjust to the new pace etc. Each school has lots of electives for you to fullfill the requirements for medical school. A lot of people do a biology major because the core requirement for med school are built into your degree requirement. That is certainly a good efficient path. Ultimately, do what you will have the most fun in. It was an advantage for me to have a different degree than most other applicants....
Good luck!
