What major do you need for medical school?

If you are still unsure of the path you should choose, this guide will help you decide where to turn from here.

• Biology. When a medical career is in your future, a degree in biology is a fantastic place to start.
• Human Physiology.
• Biochemistry.
• Psychology.
• Nursing.
• English.
• Biomedical Engineering.
• Economics.

Should you major in science for med school?

Even in med school, you’re going to be retaking your science classes anyway, so majoring in a science field doesn’t give you an advantage. We turned to the AAMC for major-level admissions data, but it doesn’t list matriculation data for specific majors, In fact, it’s some of the only data it doesn’t provide, even by specific request.

What should I major in to become a pre med?

Your pre med major does not matter when it comes to medical school admissions. As long as you complete all the prerequisites for medical school, you can major in Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, English, History, or Physics. Most colleges and universities do not offer a separate premed major; therefore, it is not expected nor required.

Do you have to go to college to become a doctor?

Every US medical school requires the completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. It doesn’t matter whether your degree is a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.). “Four-year” doesn’t mean that you have to be enrolled in school for four years.

How hard is it to get into medical school?

Most medical schools will require more, and more specific, courses. Given how hard it is to get into medical school, you’re strongly encouraged to aim beyond the aforementioned minimum requirements. In fact, we recommend that you take courses that will satisfy requirements for every med school, so that you’ll have the option to apply anywhere.