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Aysh
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What is the difference? What to take first?
I'm a high school student in a Science Highschool. I'm very interested in the Medical Field, but until now I'm still very confused in the difference of a Medical School and a Medical College, and the MBBS program? I know that there are various career paths in taking medicine, but I'm still curious if it is possible to double major while studying medicine?
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Kathleen Rezek
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Hi, Aysh!
There's no difference between Medical School and Medical College other than the wording. You will need a 4 year college degree before Medical School. It's wise to get that first degree in a science such as biology or chemistry. I know many students who have gotten a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science then gone on to medical school. That is a good route as you have a broader understanding of Laboratory tests and practices which is immensely helpful in medical school. As for double major, I would not recommend it as the courses would be time consuming and you'd want to do the best you can to help get into medical school. Best to you, Aysh. The Healthcare field is demanding but incredibly rewarding.
Kathie
There's no difference between Medical School and Medical College other than the wording. You will need a 4 year college degree before Medical School. It's wise to get that first degree in a science such as biology or chemistry. I know many students who have gotten a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science then gone on to medical school. That is a good route as you have a broader understanding of Laboratory tests and practices which is immensely helpful in medical school. As for double major, I would not recommend it as the courses would be time consuming and you'd want to do the best you can to help get into medical school. Best to you, Aysh. The Healthcare field is demanding but incredibly rewarding.
Kathie
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Hey Aysh,
Having fun in high school?
So you are thinking about medicine, and you’ve got all these fancy terms flying around like "medical school," "medical college," and "MBBS," right?
I have been there too!
Now Let's break it down without the jargon overload so you can understand it and hope it helps if it d'identità still let me know!
So, first:
Medical School vs. Medical College
Okay, here's the thing: In some countries, they’re kind of the same thing. It’s like calling your house "home" or "the place where I live" — they both mean the same, but some people just like using different words. 🏠 Medical college is the school where you study medicine, and medical school is the program where you train to be a doctor. Same difference, honestly. You got it, right? 🎓
Now the MBBS is the degree you get once you’re done with medical school (not the kind of exam you want to fail, trust me! 😅). It’s like the ultimate gold star that says, "Hey, I can now legally poke people with needles and give them advice on their health." But it’s not just about the certificate; it’s about the years of serious (and I mean seriously intense) studying, testing, and sleepless nights. Fun, right? 🤓
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And, about this double majoring business… Okay, let me break it to you gently — medicine is like the gym membership of all degrees: it’s a full-time commitment. You’re juggling so many things that adding a second major might make your head spin faster than you can say "stethoscope." However, some schools are super flexible, and you might be able to sneak in another major, but don’t go planning it around your Netflix schedule. 😜
What to take first? Here’s the deal: focus on rocking your high school subjects (science, math, English — all the stuff that sounds boring but will make you sound like a genius later). After that, get into a college with a good pre-med program (or whatever the equivalent is in your country). When you finally step into med school, it's all about soaking up knowledge like a sponge. 🧠
And lastly... (because you totally need this) the road ahead is tough but exciting. So, don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself along the way (because trust me, you’ll need those moments to stay sane). Medicine is challenging, but it’s also one of those fields where every step forward is worth it.
So, keep grinding, keep laughing, and remember: you'll be a doctor someday, and people will call you Doctor, and that’s gotta feel pretty cool, right? 😎
All the best out there!
Focus on acing your high school science subjects (bio, chem, physics). Strong grades here will set you up for a smooth transition into medical college.
Research and apply to colleges with strong pre-med programs or medical tracks. Start looking into the requirements and get ahead on any entrance exams!
Dive into the pre-med courses, stay focused, and get involved in extracurriculars like volunteering or shadowing doctors to gain hands-on experience.
Crush those medical school entrance exams! 🎯 Start flexing those brain muscles and get your application ready—don’t forget to brag about your academic awesomeness, your volunteer heroics, and all that cool healthcare experience you’ve been stacking up. Think of it like creating your superhero resume—you're applying to save lives! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Having fun in high school?
So you are thinking about medicine, and you’ve got all these fancy terms flying around like "medical school," "medical college," and "MBBS," right?
I have been there too!
Now Let's break it down without the jargon overload so you can understand it and hope it helps if it d'identità still let me know!
So, first:
Medical School vs. Medical College
Okay, here's the thing: In some countries, they’re kind of the same thing. It’s like calling your house "home" or "the place where I live" — they both mean the same, but some people just like using different words. 🏠 Medical college is the school where you study medicine, and medical school is the program where you train to be a doctor. Same difference, honestly. You got it, right? 🎓
Now the MBBS is the degree you get once you’re done with medical school (not the kind of exam you want to fail, trust me! 😅). It’s like the ultimate gold star that says, "Hey, I can now legally poke people with needles and give them advice on their health." But it’s not just about the certificate; it’s about the years of serious (and I mean seriously intense) studying, testing, and sleepless nights. Fun, right? 🤓
.
.
.
And, about this double majoring business… Okay, let me break it to you gently — medicine is like the gym membership of all degrees: it’s a full-time commitment. You’re juggling so many things that adding a second major might make your head spin faster than you can say "stethoscope." However, some schools are super flexible, and you might be able to sneak in another major, but don’t go planning it around your Netflix schedule. 😜
What to take first? Here’s the deal: focus on rocking your high school subjects (science, math, English — all the stuff that sounds boring but will make you sound like a genius later). After that, get into a college with a good pre-med program (or whatever the equivalent is in your country). When you finally step into med school, it's all about soaking up knowledge like a sponge. 🧠
And lastly... (because you totally need this) the road ahead is tough but exciting. So, don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself along the way (because trust me, you’ll need those moments to stay sane). Medicine is challenging, but it’s also one of those fields where every step forward is worth it.
So, keep grinding, keep laughing, and remember: you'll be a doctor someday, and people will call you Doctor, and that’s gotta feel pretty cool, right? 😎
All the best out there!
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