Double-majoring in Biochemistry and History, good idea?
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What a great combination..!! I feel that I should help in some way, here you are, hope the links are useful to you.\n\nBiology Websites\n\nhttp://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/biology.html\n\nBio 275\nmolecular animations\n\nhttp://www.soest.hawaii.edu/~ffd/bio275/\n\nLinks to Recommended Resources\n\nhttp://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/RR/index.html#students\n\nExcellent Biology Links:   \n\nhttp://www.wiley.com/legacy/college/boyer/0470003790/animations/animations.htm\n\nhttp://science.nhmccd.edu/biol/index.html\n\nhttp://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animation.html\n\nA P European History Topics and Web Links Page.\n\nhttp://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/EHAPTOpics_WebLinksPage.htm\n\nClick on the blue star (*) to get the detailed assignment sheet and a list of topics to be covered for each unit of study.  Click on the gold star (*) to go to a page filled with extensive web links to sites and many primary source documents for that unit of study.\n\nThis site has everything..!!! Perfect for A P American History.\nAmerican History:  \n\nhttp://www.historyteacher.net/AHAP/AHAPCourseMainPage.htm\n\n\nGood luck.\n\nKevin, Liverpool, England.
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Get one of the prof's to give you permssion to attend both. Explain the circumstance and see what they may be willing to do. You may be able to work something out.
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You just need to take a College Prep load and get good grades.  From there try to pick a college where you can get a Biology or Chemistry in premed undergrad degree.  It's best if you get your undergrad from the same school where you want to go to med school because most schools wave the interview and the testing for admissions if you've already gotten your undergrad from them.  It's a long road starting with good grades and a heavy interest in biology and chemistry in high school.
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Firstly - don't major in biology just because you want to go to med school.  A solid biology education is helpful, but med schools are (supposedly) increasingly more interested in people with varied backgrounds!  A biology major is not required... though you will have to meet some basic course requirements.  (Experience working in a medical setting is often useful!)\n\nIf you do choose biology, you could always do research and/or teach!  There are MANY other jobs though... check out this list!  http://www.utexas.edu/student/careercenter/careers/biology.pdf\n\nGood luck!
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I am currently a senior with Biochemistry as my major, with hopes of continuing on and getting my Ph.D in that field.\n\n1) I would say that the amount of time required to study for each class will vary depending on your specific abilities, and level of the course which you are taking. It does require a lot of studying, because like other natural sciences you not only have to memorize a great deal of information (structures, mechanims, formulas, techniques) but learn how to apply them. If I would have to give an estimate it would be around 2 hours of studying per credit hour per week regularly, and increase this to 4 as exams get closer.\n\n2) Biochemistry is a topic that touches all parts of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) and because of this there is a good deal of dependence on mathematics. At my university you have to take differential and integral calculus, and they strongly recommend Analytical Geometry and Calculus III. This is because courses such as Physical Chemistry, and Advanced Analytical require an understanding of partial derivatives and differential equations. \n\n3) Curves have been more present in my chemistry classes, than in my biology, physics, and math classes. It all depends on the teacher, and how they outline the grading. \n\n4) Biochemistry is a competitive field and good major because the knowledge you will learn is applicable to so many fields. Structural biology, medicine, biotechnology, are just a few of the fields that this major can lead you into. \n\nIn addition, I would like to suggest that you get involved at your university by doing some research with a faculty member. This will not only enhance your understanding of the subject, but may also guide you towards a future in the field.
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I think Kings College houses all of those majors.  You may want to double check.  Good luck
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Beware of BIOCHEMISTRY(from my own experience.. all doctors in med school exprerienced a hard time in Biochem, even our scholars and Magna-cum-laude. But of course they got better grades than us). Biochemistery covers almost everything... (PROTEIN CHEMISTRY AND METAB, AMINO ACIDS CHEMISTRY AND METAB, CARBOHYDRATE CHEMISTRY AND METAB, LIPID CHEMISTRY AND METAB, VITAMINS, MINERALS, DNA CHEMISTRY AND METAB, ENERGY METAB, ONCOGENESIS Purine and Pyrimidine synthesis&Metab,,, ETC.) To make it short...Biochem today is MOLECULAR in approach that is why it also cover CELL BIOLOGY and physiology. \nSo my advise is to you is to take cell biology which i know is not complicated and easier.\nCheck out  BIochemistry of Harpers or Lippincott (the easier approach)...for you to find out\ni hope this  one is helpful to you!\nGoodluck!
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It is best to go with what you feel is best. If you feel that taking both courses at the same time would be too much them don't do it. It is best to go into the semester knowing you can kick but in your courses rather than doubting yourself. I have always gotten better results when I know I  can handle a course load.
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A BS degree in biochemistry is helpful, but it is a tough major.  There is a lot of overlap between biochemistry and microbiology, so a lot of people double major in both.  I have a degree in biology and am a biochemist by profession.  Biology is a much easier degree.
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Pre-med isnt a major. They dont have a pre-med major but all you need to major in, is biology or biochem. Anything that will allow you to get your pre-requisites for med school and allow you to get a degree at the same time. A degree in biology or a double major in biology/chem will give you that. Thats all pre-med is.
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No this is not a problem at all. Most universities provide a exploratory studies or a undeclared option so that you can figure out what you want to study while in college.  A majority of people me included end up changing there major a couple times before they graduate anyway.  Most universities require baccore or required classes that hit almost every options at the school and these are a great way to figure out what would interest you the most.
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You can. but you shouldn't. Colleges have different standards for different majors. Maybe you're good enough for the literature program, but not engineering. You check off engineering on the application, and now you have to qualify for both programs. You're making it harder on yourself. Wait until you get there, and then pursue a double major if you want.
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Almost (if not 100%) students of colleges and universities in U.S and Canada can do dual majors or a major + one minor.  \n\nThe good way is to contact with the school you would like to go, its officials will give you more information for how to register for 2 dual majors.  \n\nFor good business and English literature, you can go to top 100 universities\n\n1. Harvard University   \n2. Stanford University   \n3. Yale University   \n4. California Institute of Technology   \n5. University of California at Berkeley   \n6. University of Cambridge   \n7. Massachusetts Institute Technology    \n8. Oxford University   \n9. University of California at San Francisco   \n10. Columbia University   \n11. University of Michigan at Ann Arbor   \n12. University of California at Los Angeles   \n13. University of Pennsylvania   \n14. Duke University   \n15. Princeton Universitty   \n16. Tokyo University   \n17. Imperial College London   \n18. University of Toronto   \n19. Cornell University   \n20. University of Chicago   \n21. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich   \n22. University of Washington at Seattle   \n23. University of California at San Diego   \n24. Johns Hopkins University   \n25. University College London\n26. Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne   \n27. University Texas at Austin   \n28. University of Wisconsin at Madison   \n29. Kyoto University   \n30. University of Minnesota Twin Cities   \n31. University of British Columbia   \n32. University of Geneva   \n33. Washington University in St. Louis   \n34. London School of Economics   \n35. Northwestern University   \n36. National University of Singapore   \n37. University of Pittsburgh   \n38. Australian National University   \n39. New York University   \n40. Pennsylvania State University   \n41. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   \n42. McGill University   \n43. Ecole Polytechnique   \n44. University of Basel   \n45. University of Maryland   \n46. University of Zurich   \n47. University of Edinburgh   \n48. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign   \n49. University of Bristol   \n50. University of Sydney   \n51. University of Colorado at Boulder   \n52. Utrecht University   \n53. University of Melbourne   \n54. University of Southern California   \n55. University of Alberta   \n56. Brown University   \n57. Osaka University   \n58. University of Manchester   \n59. University of California at Santa Barbara   \n60. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology   \n61. Wageningen University   \n62. Michigan State University   \n63. University of Munich   \n64. University of New South Wales   \n65. Boston University   \n66. Vanderbilt University   \n67. University of Rochester   \n68. Tohoku University   \n69. University of Hong Kong   \n70. University of Sheffield   \n71. Nanyang Technological University   \n72. University of Vienna   \n73. Monash University   \n74. University of Nottingham   \n75. Carnegie Mellon University   \n76. Lund University   \n77. Texas A&M University   \n78. University of Western Australia   \n79. Ecole Normale Super Paris   \n80. University of Virginia   \n81. Technical University of Munich   \n82. Hebrew University of Jerusalem   \n83. Leiden University   \n84. University of Waterloo   \n85. King's College London   \n86. Purdue University   \n87. University of Birmingham   \n88. Uppsala University   \n89. University of Amsterdam   \n90. University of Heidelberg   \n91. University of Queensland   \n92. University of Leuven   \n93. Emory University   \n94. Nagoya University   \n95. Case Western Reserve University   \n96. Chinese University of Hong Kong   \n97. University of Newcastle   \n98. Innsbruck University   \n99. University of Massachusetts at Amherst   \n100. Sussex University\n© 2006 Newsweek, Inc.
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Hi there, I just wanted to comment on the Stats and Calc thing: I have a few friends who are taking both and they seem to be doing fine.  they all have A's in both.  I am taking 4 AP's this year and one independant study AP class as a senior and i'm not having too hard of a time.  here are my classes just in case you want to know:\n\nAP Environmental Science\nAP English Literature and Composition\nAP Art History\nAP Microeconomics\nAP Human Geography (Independant Study)\n\nI have previously taken:\nAP European History\nAP US History\nAP Psychology\nAP US Government and Politics\n\nI think you should be fine, and feel free to ask if you have any questions on the classes I took.  Adios!
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Give up with the states- come to Oxford.\nIts amazing for Biochem.
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depends on how strong you are in the sciences.  if you hate science then don't do it.  but if you are a bio or chem major then you should consider taking both.\n\ni work in biotech and depending on what you want to do in this industry is how you should approach your classes.  if you think you will do better by taking one class at a time then by all means spread it out.  if you end up with a better gpa by taking an extra semester then it will be worth it in the end
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I love psychology, but you're right about the amount of reading at first. It gets easier later on, though, because you know most of the stuff from the other courses you've already taken. And you get to do research as an undergrad if you're lucky! I also liked microbiology, anatomy, English composition, calculus, and statistics.