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What university courses do I need to pursue a Medicine career?
I am a year 10 high school student hoping to pursue a career in medicine. I'm unsure what courses to do, since I have heard differnt courses to study and do not know the difference in the outcome. I am instrested in working clinically and in paediatrics.
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Hwal Lee
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I'm an Australian practicing medicine as a PA in the U.S. My impression is that most mentors in CareerVillage are from the U.S. and wouldn't necessarily be more knowledgeable or familiar than you are with the application/admission requirements over there, so I would advise you to look directly at the programs you plan to apply to. I see that locally for Youth, you have Flinders Uni and Adelaide Uni. Looking on those programs' web pages could be a good start.
Over here, your undergraduate major wouldn't make or break your application as long as you meet prerequisite courses and other requirements for the programs you plan to apply to. So, I would encourage you to choose a major and courses that you will enjoy the most.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
Hwal
I'm an Australian practicing medicine as a PA in the U.S. My impression is that most mentors in CareerVillage are from the U.S. and wouldn't necessarily be more knowledgeable or familiar than you are with the application/admission requirements over there, so I would advise you to look directly at the programs you plan to apply to. I see that locally for Youth, you have Flinders Uni and Adelaide Uni. Looking on those programs' web pages could be a good start.
Over here, your undergraduate major wouldn't make or break your application as long as you meet prerequisite courses and other requirements for the programs you plan to apply to. So, I would encourage you to choose a major and courses that you will enjoy the most.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
Hwal
Thank you for the advice, Hwal.
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James’s Answer
You need to speak with Australian medical school personnel to ask what prerequisites they have for medical school. As long as you complete those courses with high marks, you can enjoy any major field of study. At least in the USA, medical schools often like students to have a broad range of interests and experiences. College is the best time to take advantage of opportunities to learn beyond what it takes to actually be a physician.
For me, personally, it was helpful in my pediatric career to have taken cultural anthropology, foreign language, and psychology in addition to the math, biology, chemistry, and physics prerequisites.
For me, personally, it was helpful in my pediatric career to have taken cultural anthropology, foreign language, and psychology in addition to the math, biology, chemistry, and physics prerequisites.
Thank you so much! This was very helpful!
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Rakotoarison Lalaina Arnaud
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If you're in 10th grade and interested in a career in medicine, especially pediatrics, it's a good idea to choose science-focused classes. Concentrate on subjects like biology, physics, chemistry, and math, as they are crucial for medical studies.
You have two main career paths:
1. To become a pediatrician, you need to study medicine and then specialize in pediatrics.
2. To work in a pediatric clinic without being a doctor, consider fields like nursing, midwifery, or laboratory work.
Since you're still in 10th grade, you have plenty of time to explore these options and find the path that suits your interests and strengths.
You have two main career paths:
1. To become a pediatrician, you need to study medicine and then specialize in pediatrics.
2. To work in a pediatric clinic without being a doctor, consider fields like nursing, midwifery, or laboratory work.
Since you're still in 10th grade, you have plenty of time to explore these options and find the path that suits your interests and strengths.
Thank you for the advice, Rakotoarison.
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Ashley’s Answer
Focus on Chemistry first! If Biology is available, it's a great choice too. For math, pick the highest level you feel comfortable with. These are excellent starting points!
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Lisa’s Answer
If you want a career in medicine, it's important to focus on science. Taking biology, chemistry, and physics classes is crucial. These subjects will give you a strong foundation for the harder courses you'll face later.
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Godfrey’s Answer
Great inquiry
Basically you need a science course like biological science,you may have done nursing, engineering, physician assistant, nutrition course .but mostly there is a medicine pre requirements exam that you too need to do before being considered for admission eligibility.
However having done biological science course puts you in a more better position to secure an admission to persue a degree in medicine and surgery.
Basically you need a science course like biological science,you may have done nursing, engineering, physician assistant, nutrition course .but mostly there is a medicine pre requirements exam that you too need to do before being considered for admission eligibility.
However having done biological science course puts you in a more better position to secure an admission to persue a degree in medicine and surgery.
Thank you for giving me advice.
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Waqas’s Answer
If you're in Year 10 and thinking about a career in medicine, you're on the right track! The subjects you'll need can vary depending on where you want to study, but there are some that are helpful almost everywhere. In high school or college, it's a good idea to take Biology and Chemistry if you can. Physics and Mathematics are also useful, and some medical schools might prefer them. It's important to choose subjects you enjoy and can do well in, rather than just picking the hardest ones.
When you go to university, you'll apply for a degree in Medicine, which might be called MBBS, MBChB, MD, or something similar, depending on the country. At this stage, you don't need to decide on a specific field like pediatrics. After finishing medical school, you'll start as a junior doctor and complete your internship or residency. Then, you can choose pediatrics, which is children's medicine, as your specialty. Later on, you might decide to focus on areas like pediatric cardiology, neonatology, or pediatric surgery.
When you go to university, you'll apply for a degree in Medicine, which might be called MBBS, MBChB, MD, or something similar, depending on the country. At this stage, you don't need to decide on a specific field like pediatrics. After finishing medical school, you'll start as a junior doctor and complete your internship or residency. Then, you can choose pediatrics, which is children's medicine, as your specialty. Later on, you might decide to focus on areas like pediatric cardiology, neonatology, or pediatric surgery.
Your advice was so helpful!
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