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Addison
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Is having a BSN good for becoming a Med Student/Trauma surgeon? What is a good bachelors degree to have for those wanting to go into Medical School??
I am a High School Student that wants to become a surgeon and wanted to know if getting a BSN will count as a good degree for Med School
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Waseem Jafri
Consultant ophthalmologist
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Hi BSN is the nursing degree. You have to join the medical school to become the doctor .
Karissa Helton
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No. A BSN is a nursing degree. You would have to do a 5th year to get into medical school. You need a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Pre-Med.
Kess French
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Hello, Addison! Excellent query! The journey to medical school can indeed be exhilarating and quite the challenge.
Don't worry, if you've completed the necessary prerequisite courses, maintained a solid GPA, and engaged in noteworthy extracurricular activities, you're on the right track. A BSN is a commendable degree, especially if you've managed to include all your prerequisites. The practical training it provides could potentially give you an edge when you step into medical school.
Nevertheless, nearly any degree can pave your way to med school, provided you've fulfilled the prerequisites. For instance, I'm on the verge of graduating from med school, and my undergraduate degree is a BS in Biomedical Science, supplemented with minors in chemistry and sociology. This is a common degree plan for aspiring med students, akin to a pre-med degree plan. Yet, my classmates come from diverse academic backgrounds, including Psychology, English, and even Russian History.
The competition for med school is intense, with numerous applicants vying for a spot. Most schools are keen to understand what sets you apart. Remember, everyone applying for med school is intelligent, so what makes you the ideal candidate? Often, your undergraduate degree is just a small piece of the puzzle that the admissions committee is trying to solve.
I trust this information will be useful. Believe in yourself, YOU'VE GOT THIS!!
Don't worry, if you've completed the necessary prerequisite courses, maintained a solid GPA, and engaged in noteworthy extracurricular activities, you're on the right track. A BSN is a commendable degree, especially if you've managed to include all your prerequisites. The practical training it provides could potentially give you an edge when you step into medical school.
Nevertheless, nearly any degree can pave your way to med school, provided you've fulfilled the prerequisites. For instance, I'm on the verge of graduating from med school, and my undergraduate degree is a BS in Biomedical Science, supplemented with minors in chemistry and sociology. This is a common degree plan for aspiring med students, akin to a pre-med degree plan. Yet, my classmates come from diverse academic backgrounds, including Psychology, English, and even Russian History.
The competition for med school is intense, with numerous applicants vying for a spot. Most schools are keen to understand what sets you apart. Remember, everyone applying for med school is intelligent, so what makes you the ideal candidate? Often, your undergraduate degree is just a small piece of the puzzle that the admissions committee is trying to solve.
I trust this information will be useful. Believe in yourself, YOU'VE GOT THIS!!
Amina Mansouri
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Biology, bachelor in science or psychology, chemistry