hello everyone. i am in a bit of a dilemma. i am currently a second year economics major and i want to get into dental school. i am not sure whether to change my major to something else, like biology, or just to stay in the major and continue to take science and economics classes. i am here to ask for your advice. are there any benefits of staying an economics major? should i change to biology? i'll appreciate any input. thank you.
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ombastic said:
From what I've read - get a 'broad undergraduate background' (whatever that means) - and choose a major that interests you - that is important. Here is the key - if you choose a non-science major - you will probably not be taking much science classes - probably only those that are required and maybe biochem and a few other upper level science class.
Because you won't be taking that many science classes - it is important to maintain a HIGH science GPA - and of course - keep your 'major' course work grades up too.
hope this helps 🙂
I think i am the best person to answer this question. I myself graduated in Economics and have a minor in business. I think having my economics major is a positive thing because dentist need business and economics sense to be successful, especially for partnership and private practice. You can definitely say something during interview about what you have learned in economics to make yourself an outstanding candidate. I think you can take the science courses while you are in econ major, just be sure to get some experience in medical field like volunteering in a hospital or shadowing a dentist.ombastic said:
I too am a Bus/Econ major. It was a somewhat tough road considering the extra classes I took beyond my major, but it was worth it. Undergrad is a time for general education and to taste a bit of every subject. If you know you want to go to dental school, then you'll eventually get very detailed science classes, so why not study something different while you have the chance. I dont know how much my diploma will help me run a practice, but some of the managerial and financial management classes won't hurt. I took all my prereqs junior yr (except for chem and math I took sophmore year) and I took one upperdivision bio class per quarter this senior year. It is very doable. In the end Im happy I chose this path. Good luck with your decision.
ianwright said:
theyre not really contingent on each other, only secondary effects would cause one curve or the other to shift when the other shifts. But, if the demand or supply curve does shift, then the price and qunatity will def. change. That might be what messed you up.
wow, that was a very good amount of reponses in that little time. thank all you guys for responding. i think i pretty much understand what i'm going to do now. thanks again. the only downside now is i might take a total of 5 years in college 🙁
yes, all science courses require lab. Introductory level is enoughombastic said:
ombastic said:
At UCSB the lab and lecture are seperate as well, but D-schools want the lab as well. The worst part is the amount of time the labs take while being worth only 1 unit. All junior year, I had class time of about 28-32 hours per week, that sucked!
