What importance is the type of BA/BS?

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So does it matter so much, what you get your BS/BA in? Or is it just important that you do it and that you are successful?

 

[jochi1543]

No, it doesn't matter, you just have to ensure that you get good grades and find the room for prerequisite courses in there. I also think it's best to get a "practical" major - one where you could get a reasonably interesting and adequately paid position in case med admissions doesn't pan out on the first try (or second...). It's nice to be able to have smth to fall back on. Some majors will give you better employment prospects than others (think business, economics), but there is also the option of doing an MA/MS in your field after you graduate if you don't get into med right away.

 

[ryandote]

No, it doesn't matter, you just have to ensure that you get good grades and find the room for prerequisite courses in there. I also think it's best to get a "practical" major - one where you could get a reasonably interesting and adequately paid position in case med admissions doesn't pan out on the first try (or second...). It's nice to be able to have smth to fall back on. Some majors will give you better employment prospects than others (think business, economics), but there is also the option of doing an MA/MS in your field after you graduate if you don't get into med right away.

👍 and 👍👍 to economics.

 

[63768]

no. if your major doesn't matter, why would BA vs BS matter? i wish more premeds would have common sense.

 

[DickyV]

Get your degree in something you like. That way you can, I dunno, actually sound interested in it during med school interviews.

Med school will teach you everything they can (not necessarily everything you need) to be a doctor. There's no need to get an early start.