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Ruveyda
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Which major is more fun to study Health sciences or Life sciences?
I don't like studying math and physics a lot. #biology #science #health-science #life-science
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Karen Munoz
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Hi Michelle,
I can't say which would be more fun for you, but I can tell you some differences between life sciences versus health sciences. I am a health care professional and was a health sciences major in college. I then went on to get my master's degree in Public Health. As a health sciences major, I took coursework in math and science (including biology, chemistry, and yes, physics). Personally, I liked math and chemistry more than biology and physics. But I had to take all of them. At my undergrad school, most people who chose a health sciences major did so because they planned to go into a healthcare profession (such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy or public health). Whereas many people who chose a biology major were planning to go into research or animal sciences. Biology courses were in things like botany, cell biology, etc. So think about where your interests lie and what you'd want to do with your degree in the future. Good luck!
I can't say which would be more fun for you, but I can tell you some differences between life sciences versus health sciences. I am a health care professional and was a health sciences major in college. I then went on to get my master's degree in Public Health. As a health sciences major, I took coursework in math and science (including biology, chemistry, and yes, physics). Personally, I liked math and chemistry more than biology and physics. But I had to take all of them. At my undergrad school, most people who chose a health sciences major did so because they planned to go into a healthcare profession (such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy or public health). Whereas many people who chose a biology major were planning to go into research or animal sciences. Biology courses were in things like botany, cell biology, etc. So think about where your interests lie and what you'd want to do with your degree in the future. Good luck!
Michelle Roddy
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Hi Ruveyda, great question! Fun is in the eyes of the beholder. Life sciences is much broader as it is the study of any living thing (bacteria, fungi, plants, animals, and how they interact with each other and with the physical environment), whereas health sciences is more focused on animals (especially humans) and often focused on preventing/treating diseases or improving/optimizing wellness.
I like that you're honest about not liking math and physics, but I hope you will not let that stop you from pursuing your interests! It can be difficult to appreciate studying the subjects in isolation, but they are foundations for understanding and interpreting quantitative observations, as well as modeling novel ideas and potential solutions. You will probably enjoy studying math and physics more when you think about how they can help you achieve your goals in learning about life or health sciences.
If you reeeally don't like math and physics, you'll want to develop good relationships with people who can complement your strengths so that it does not become an obstacle to your studies!
Your likes and dislikes may change over time, so re-assess periodically. Keep up the great attitude about having fun with your studies!
I like that you're honest about not liking math and physics, but I hope you will not let that stop you from pursuing your interests! It can be difficult to appreciate studying the subjects in isolation, but they are foundations for understanding and interpreting quantitative observations, as well as modeling novel ideas and potential solutions. You will probably enjoy studying math and physics more when you think about how they can help you achieve your goals in learning about life or health sciences.
If you reeeally don't like math and physics, you'll want to develop good relationships with people who can complement your strengths so that it does not become an obstacle to your studies!
Your likes and dislikes may change over time, so re-assess periodically. Keep up the great attitude about having fun with your studies!
Thank you for your response and advice.
Ruveyda