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what is the best major for future medical school students?

I am asking because I plan to attend medical school after getting my bachelors degree at a four-year university.

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Rachel’s Answer

Major in whatever field interests you and will allow you to maintain an excellent GPA. I majored in Spanish literature and had no trouble with my med school applications. You do need to complete the pre-med requirements, preferably with A’s. These include at least a year of biology, 1 year inorganic chemistry, 1 year organic chemistry + labs, physics, calculus, and biochemistry. Your junior year, you will need to take an MCAT study course prior to taking the MCAT. With a solid GPA and MCAT score, you should be a competitive applicant.
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Richard’s Answer

In the US, to apply to medical school, you need a bachelor's degree. Any 4-year university should suffice.

Pick a college that suits your personality and a major that interests you. You will need to get good grades in college in order to apply for medical school. At the medical school I attended, the average GPA is reported to be 3.85, so even one or two B's can hurt your chances of acceptance.

Aside from this, any major is acceptable as long as you complete the prerequisite courses.

Typical medical school prerequisites include:
Biology: Lecture – 4 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
General Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Organic Chemistry: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Biochemistry: Lecture – 1 semester
General Physics: Lecture – 2 semesters; Lab – 1 semester
Math: Statistics – 1 semester
English: Rhetoric (Composition) and Literature – 2 semesters

I chose biochemistry because there was overlap with the premed requirements and I wanted to complete my degree in 3 years.
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Yasemin’s Answer

Hi Chelsea I agree with previous answers! You can be any major, I was a psychology major because I love the field and find it fascinating. As long as you complete the prerequisites and stay on track in terms of volunteering, shadowing and research really any major is suitable.It is important to be passionate about a major, you don't always need the traditional hard science major if you love something different! In addition medical schools like diversity as it allows for different perspectives to take place in the class and even the medical field. Make sure to meet with your premed adviser as they will help guide you in completing the requirements and making sure you are keeping your application stellar!

Best of luck!
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Kristin’s Answer

My brother-in-law is in med school now looking to be a doctor, and he majored in Biology & pre-med.
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