<p>Hello All,</p>
<p>I was hoping if anyone knew about this tract/program. I'm currently majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Dance at USC (the original one). I have a wide range on interests, and I don't feel be fulfilled in just studying science. Don't get me wrong, I love science, but I also love literature, religious studies, theatre, dance, and certain types of history. In this program, from what I've read, I would be able to take the courses I would be interested in, but it usually takes 5 years to complete. I'm currently a pre-med student, but I don't know if I still want to be since I would have to dedicated everything to the medical field (which is something I'm interested in, but it's not the only thing I'm interested in). So my biggest question, what are the careers that are associated with a BARSC?
If I could just be given a unlimited amount of money to study whatever I please, I would be a happy girl indeed. The amount of years scares me a little, because my full ride to college only applies for four years. </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Becoming a doctor doesn’t mean that you have to find every field really interesting nor do you need to give up your other interests. Patients want doctors with good interpersonal skills. Not robots who spout diagnoses. And having outside interests can help preserve your sanity at med school. Nothing stopping you taking college classes for fun as a professional.</p>
<p>Plus, your dance background could lead to a specialism in dance medicine or podiatry. There was that study a few years back where they tried to see if prayer had an effect on patient recovery rates. The history of medicine is a field of its own. Pathology could be directed towards ancient human remains. </p>
<p>Get a precise figure for what the extra year will cost you. Think also of the opportunity cost of an extra year not working. If you’d really, really regret not doing the year then do it but only if you can afford it. It’s not worth the extra stress. </p>
<p>Your major (not going to med school) could also lead into research- industry or academic, higher education teaching, K-12 teaching, podiatry school, nursing school, physical therapist, occupational therapist, forensic science, radiology or pharmacy. Plus all the general grad jobs that get forgotten about like the police, retail and starting your own business.</p>