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I don't know what to minor in, what can I minor in?

I'm planning to major in biology, although I don't know what to minor in. I love medicine, especially like helping people, I want to become a doctor of some sort but I don't know what kind of doctor. #pre-med #biology #doctor

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Karen’s Answer

Search your college's website for the Undergraduate Course Catalog (or just course catalog). This document should list all minors that the college offers and the requirements needed to achieve that minor (which courses and in some cases what GPA is needed).

Speak with your academic advisor or a professor you really like to see what minors they suggest given your goals. I would imagine that another related field like chemistry or psychology would apply, but also consider some other topics such as computer science or mathematics. Computer Science can lead to more technology-related jobs in healthcare which are on the rise. Mathematics shows that you can solve problems.

Take a look at the requirements and what you have completed already. For example if you were required to take Calculus I and Calculus II for your major, you may find that you already have a good percentage of the Mathematics minor completed. Look for any overlapping and check with your academic advisor about best tactics to complete a minor with the courses you have remaining. If there is enough space and enough overlap, you could potentially get a dual minor.

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Find out what minors are offered (look in the course catalog)
Speak with your academic advisor and/or a professor you like
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As a pre-medical student, I was also unsure of what to minor in along with my major of Biology. I wanted to pick a major that was connected to medicine, but also included classes that I would enjoy taking and wouldn't be stressed about. A friend of mine suggested getting a minor in Holistic Health, since I actually already had one class that would count towards it. I know this is not a common minor at most institutions; however, I know some schools can allow you to make your own minor. I loved the classes that I took for this minor: The Psychology of Well-Being, Nutrition, Contemporary Health Issues, Disability Rights, etc. Having this major has opened up my scope of medicine and allowed me to understand a lot about the holistic view of medicine (which is helpful if applying for DO schools specifically!). I would highly recommend this minor, or one similar to it, to broaden your understanding of well-being and health.

Maura recommends the following next steps:

Find out if your schools offer a Holistic Health, or related, minor
See if you can make your own minor at your institution
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