Switch to BA in biology?

[Fluffyone]

Hi,
I'm currently going for a B.S in biology. I'm debating switching my major to go for a B.A in biology since my college also offers that. The reason Im thinking about switching my major is that I had to transfer to my college later in my career and my college requires 24 advanced biology credits to be taken there for the B.S. This would mean that I need to take two extra science classes than other biology majors need to take. However, for the B.A it's only 18 credits so I wont need to take those credits. I would rather not take the advanced credits because I would rather take other core classes and I'm scared to lower my science gpa. Can medical schools tell when you switch majors snd if yes would it look bad if I do switch majors? Any help will be very appreciated. TIA

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[fogo]

It literally doesn't matter.

 

[BTC0821]

I could've gotten a B.S. in biology if I had taken one extra course and ultimately decided even that wasn't worth it as medical schools don't care. Instead, I got a B.A., still met all of the pre-reqs, and have 3 interviews so far this cycle. In short, get the BA, if you want to be a doctor, it won't make any difference.

 

[Fluffyone]

I could've gotten a B.S. in biology if I had taken one extra course and ultimately decided even that wasn't worth it as medical schools don't care. Instead, I got a B.A., still met all of the pre-reqs, and have 3 interviews so far this cycle. In short, get the BA, if you want to be a doctor, it won't make any difference.

Thanks I think I'm going to change it. Would medical schools see what my old major is though? I switched majors one time before and I dont want them to think I'm bad at making decisions. I just want to make sure I'm not hurting my chances.

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[BTC0821]

Not an adcom, but based on the information you submit in your app, I don't see how they could know

 

[Fluffyone]

Not an adcom, but based on the information you submit in your app, I don't see how they could know

Ausome. Thanks so much for your input!

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