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If I want to become a doctor, what should I major in in college?

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Estelle’s Answer

Hi Sarah, this is a great question! As a gynecologist who studied biochemistry, I can say that the core requirements of basic science and mathematics will prepare you well for a career in medicine. However, the premed requirements are not enough to get a degree. I would instead focus on whatever you’re passionate about. If you love writing in the humanities, A degree in English might set you up to be able to better express yourself in writing as a physician. If you love mathematics, then maybe you could study advanced statistics and use them in your research as a physician. I wish you the best on your journey to becoming a physician.
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Robert’s Answer

That is a great question. I would also consider Pharmacy (in addition to more common Biology, Chemistry, etc), so you learn the medicines that you prescribe patients. The key will be to have a high GPA and high grades in the med school prerequisites.
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Richard’s Answer

Pick a college 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
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Sean T.’s Answer

That is a great question, as there are several routes that you can take. The most common is to take biology and chemistry, but you do not have to choose that. Some students graduate in other programs to get a more well rounded education. My brother majored in Food Science and Nutrition. He had friends in med school that had degrees in Architecture, French, English and Accounting. Then you need to take the requirements for med school post undergraduate graduation. Good luck with your choices.
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