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I have read a few threads on this site and others over the past week or so pertaining to Psychology as a pre-med degree. Some have said you CAN do whatever it is you want. Others have said it isn't a good idea but possible. I am looking to clear this up.
My ultimate goal is to become a Psychiatrist. I love my Psychology courses but want to practice Psychiatry. I know it is possible but would it be recommended to major in Psychology (while taking pre-med prerequisites) and go this route?
I know what I am about to say will make it seem as if I am not ready for pre-med but I have a family to look out for and need to make the best decision for them and me. If I go the Psychology route and for some reason don't get into or give up on med school I still have a Psychology degree. If I go the pre-med route and major in Biology I will have a degree that leads to no jobs I personally care to work at. I am an ex submariner and KNOW I can achieve med school with enough time and effort but I do not know where my life will be at in 4 years when I graduate undergraduate school.
Any assistance or direction would be greatly appreciated as I am not 100% sure what to do come next semester. Change my major to Biology (pre-med) or stay in Psychology (pre-med prerequisites).
Cheers,
Ryan
My ultimate goal is to become a Psychiatrist. I love my Psychology courses but want to practice Psychiatry. I know it is possible but would it be recommended to major in Psychology (while taking pre-med prerequisites) and go this route?
I know what I am about to say will make it seem as if I am not ready for pre-med but I have a family to look out for and need to make the best decision for them and me. If I go the Psychology route and for some reason don't get into or give up on med school I still have a Psychology degree. If I go the pre-med route and major in Biology I will have a degree that leads to no jobs I personally care to work at. I am an ex submariner and KNOW I can achieve med school with enough time and effort but I do not know where my life will be at in 4 years when I graduate undergraduate school.
Any assistance or direction would be greatly appreciated as I am not 100% sure what to do come next semester. Change my major to Biology (pre-med) or stay in Psychology (pre-med prerequisites).
Cheers,
Ryan