will a BS in biology get me in med-school?
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Hello,\n\nThe simple answer is "no."  To be honest, you can major in almost anything and still apply to medical schools.  However, most advisers would encourage you to take the following classes:\n\nCalculus 1 and 2\nBiology 1 and 2 (including the lab courses)\nChemistry 1 and 2 (including the lab courses)\nBiochemistry (including the lab course)\nOrganic Chemistry (including the lab course)\nPhysics 1 and 2 (including the lab course)\n\nI would stay away from any science class that is for "poets."  These are science classes for non-science major or premed students like "Chemistry and the environment" or "Everyday Physics."  :-)  \n\nThe list above includes most of the courses medical school look for when reviewing transcripts.  Make sure you speak with an adviser that works with students applying to medical school for up-to-date information.  Most medical schools require the MCAT, letters of recommendation, and an essay (or essays) as well.  Since medical school is very competitive, you demostrate that you can not only handle the work but excel.\n\nOne last thing, today's medical schools are seeking "well rounded" students so take other liberal arts classes and get out and get involved!\n\nGood luck,\n\nAl R.
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You do need a BA or BS. Go to the following link, there is some good info on the subject:\nhttp://www.princetonreview.com/medical/research/articles/criteria/prereqs.asp
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There is no real set of classes at the high school level as you need to do a Bachelor's first before medical school which is a Graduate level program.\n\nAt the undergraduate level (bachelors) you need to pick a major that lends itself to Med School, this can be pre-med or not but you must fulfill the physical science and math requirements for Med School either within or in addition to the undergrad major you choose.\n\nMy best advice is to look at what you want to do with your medical degree AFTER med school and decide backward from there which undergrad supports both that endeavor AND getting into Med school best.\n\nFor example if you want to be a "doctor without boarders" then I'd suggest Anthropology or Sociology with Biology or Pre-Med as a minor. If you want to be a Gynocologist you might want to have as an undergraduate major or minor Women's Studies. \n\nIn any event any AP Science or Math (save maybe Physics and Trigiometry) is related to one degree or another to medicine so I'd recommend those at the high school level as they make it easier to confront the higher level of the same material once you are in college.
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You will probably be expected to know some basic Biology from High School. When I started college I majored in Biology as well. We started with basic Biology I and Biology II. Both had labs. Then it progressed from there. We had more focused and indepth courses. I think you'll do fine.
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You could work as a science correspondant, you could be a science writer working as a consultant, you could get a job in sales of science products, you could get any of a number of medical-related degrees such as nursing, pharmacy, etc, physical therapy, laboratory technician, get your MBA and work for a pharmaceutical company, be a science teacher in grade school, high school, or trade school-If you are negating botany or zoology, that leaves most of the other options open, such as microbiology (bacteria), cell biology, genetics, organ-specific studies (neuroscience, cardiac science, etc), become a wildlife specialist...the list is longer, but the options are legion.
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NEVER choose a major that is chock full of other pre-meds (like biochem -- totally do NOT take that girl's advice!!!). The competition is too stiff, and it gets stressful, not to mention your GPA will suffer.\n\nThe trick is to be a humanities major so you can ace the classes and pad your GPA while you focus your real brainpower on the prerequisite classes (math, bio, chem, etc.). Medical schools pay no attention to what major you studied. They only care about your science GPA and ho it compares to your overall GPA. A lot of pre-meds are science geeks and actually fare poorly in humanities classe.s this is BAD. But a lot of humanities-inclined people flounder in science classes, and this is WORSE. If oyu can be humanities and show that you rock science, the admissions committee will favor you for being talented and WELL-ROUNDED. I capitalize because it's important to be WELL-ROUNDED.\n\nA greater proportion of med school matriculants have BA degrees in English than BS degrees in engineering. That should be food for thought.\n\nAnd for extra preparation, if you go into humanities, you can still take anatomy, physiology, and upper-division biology classes as electives.
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Well, assuming you want to do surgery, you're going to have to go to medical school. Med school is really competitive and your best chance of getting in is with a very comprehensive education of all things medical. Pre-med might not always be the best choice because it sometimes lacks coursework in the fundamentals of molecular and cellular biology. Lots of students I know going to medical school are majoring in microbiology (the study of cells), bioscience, biochemistry (incredibly tough but proves that you're ready for the rigors of medical school), chemistry and surprisingly enough, bioengineering. \n\nI would avoid any health, diet, or majors that don't focus on the basic levels of cellular and human biology. Getting a 4.0 in major consisting of nutrition doesn't look very good. You need to have a really good background in chemistry, physics, biochemistry, and microbiology to be a good canadiate for a medical program but as long as your taking challenging classes that focus on some aspect of the human body, you have a very good chance of getting into medical school.\n\nI'd look into what aspect of biology you enjoy the most and major in that. From there, with good grades and good recommendations, you should be a shoe-in for medical school
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Depends on your strengths. I know alot of biochemists who find it a natural area of study and enjoy it very much.  If you aren't good with math or physics then it might be a hard track to take.  If you really like physics and math, consider physical chemistry, if you are pretty good at math and physics but enjoy biology, then biochem could be for you.  Science is demanding and rewarding, you have to decide what you really like.  I know med students who were bio, chem, biochem, chemE and many more.
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I asked the same question after graduating with a Biochemistry/Cell Biology degree. Lab tech wasn't appealing so I went to medical school. But a B.S. degree is just a stepping stone, and really just teaches you to think critically. I've known people to go into business, teach, lab work...I would speak to the University guidance counselor. One note, don't think of college as a job-training program. It's a place to learn and explore. Enjoy it.
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without a college degree, I doubt you will find a job in the biology field. people graduate college with biology degrees and still have trouble finding jobs. If possible, you should try to continue your education. \nIf University is not for you. try a junior college with a traning program. get certified as a lab tech, phamacy tech. and so on. Though becoming a doctor is nice too.\nThen the bio and math will come in handy. And higher education will show you more in these fields
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Couldn't tell from your question if you're a definite on going to med school or not. If you are, then concentrate on the bio -easier for your GPA and you won't use anything from undergrad anyways. But, since you're good at math and chem, you might think about research. You can work toward being a biochemist. Plenty of opportunities in research hospitals. Maybe try some undergrad research and see how you like being in the lab. You won't find that out from the course labs. I'm sure the course curriculum between the two double majors is similar so don't worry about it right now. Get through the introductory courses and decide then. You won't start figuring out what you like until later anyways. Keep your GPA up and things will fall in to place.
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Make sure you take plenty of humanities courses throughout your high school and college career.  Med schools look for these: they want to see that you are more than a science geek.  Medicine, as you advance in your education, involves increasing amounts of ambiguity and ethical decision making.\nAside from that, get used to organic and biochemistry- you will see a lot of it.
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You first need a bachelor's degree in either a pre-med program, a bio med program, microbiology, or chemistry.  Then you need to pass the MCAT and get into medical school.  The medical school will have a specific degree plan for you.  You will also need to take licensing and/or certification exams depending on your state of practice.
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Well.. I am in med school- I did it the "traditional" way--- took all my science courses, majored in chemistry, blablabla.  But some of my best friends in medical school have been sociology majors, english majors, psychology majors, and I am sure there might be a philosophy major in there somewhere (but can't think of any off hand).  As far as scores go, there really isn't any difference in who does the best on the tests based on college area of study--- it just depends on how hard you study.  That's it.  Your undergrad classes don't predict nor do they fully prepare you for how hard medical school science courses will be.  Therefore, if you have a passion such as philosophy, I say, pursue it.  Once you begin medical school and pracitice medicine, it will consume your life and you will have little time for those passions.\n\nI also believe a good doctor is more than the some of his parts or the grades she made on exams.  You must be able to relate to people, treat the patient and not just the disease.  Empathy, sympathy, and understanding cannot be taught.  If you want to go to medical shcool, great.  Make good grades in college, be sure to take AT LEAST the minimal amount of science courses needed (ask your advisor or med school if you're unsure) and do really  well in those classes (all your classes really-- and the MCAT).  But major in wahtever you want, whatever makes you happy and whole.  Whether your passion is philosophy, astrophysics or molecular biology.  Study it and study the heck out of it.  Get involved in your community and the medical field early on.\n\nWill studying philosophy make you a better doctor?  No, not necessarily.  But if it's something you're passionate about and you pursue your passion while also completing the basic requirements, I think you will be better for it.  By studying something that interests you outside of science/medicine you iwll become more well-rounded and learn to look at htings in different ways. So go for it. You'll never get another chance like the persent to do so.\nHowever, if you have no desire to study philosophy then, it probably won't make you any better- so don't waste your time, find something else instead.
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At most universities you have to pick a major and complete the pre-med requirements which are usually about 4-5 chem classes, 2 physics, 2 biologies etc.  so most students will chose major that already has these classes built into the curriculum, but that is not always the case.  You can major in anything you'd like and still get accepted to medical school as long as you complete the requirements.  \n\nMost major universities have a pre-med program and as for deciding on a school to attend you should definitely consider many other things than just the pre-med program.  Like location, quality, student life, academic life, how you fit in with the students etc.  These are all important factors weighing in you decision since you will be spending four years somewhere.  Hope this helps and good luck!
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Even with your bachelor of science in nursing, medical schools will still want to see that their prerequisites for admission (courses you need to take) are satisfied.  Basically, you'll need to complete a pre-med program at your school in addition to your B.S. in Nursing.  The good news is, since you majored in a science (healthcare at that) most of your pre-med courses (if not all) are probably completed!\n\nAs for med. school pre-reqs, I think they are pretty similar nationwide, but some schools may have varying requirements.  In Texas, most medical schools, at the minimum, require:\n\nEnglish/Rhetoric/Composition I and II, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry with labs, Biology I, II, III and electives with labs, a semester of Calculus, and University/Engineering Physics I and II with labs.\n\nI'm willing to bet that your university has a pre-medical advisor or department that will have all the information you need.  If you go to your university's website you'll probably be able to search online for pre-med course requirements.  Also, check out and search websites for med. schools you are interested in attending.  They will definitely spell out exactly the courses you need to have under your belt.\n\nGood luck!
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If you want to be a dentist, study science with biology as major at high school. After completion of school apply to any medical school offering dental science course. Some may take entrance exams. If you are confident face exam otherwise search institutes that offer direct admission.