<p>I was just looking around the CC website, and I was pretty confused by the whole idea of concentration. But I guess the actual question for me is, is majoring in architecture with pre-med concentration possible? If technically it is, would it be too much (especially if I want to study abroad for a semester....)</p>
<p>Pre-med isn't a concentration. You just do it. Architecture + premed + study abroad.</p>
<p>Hmm. It'll be tough, I'd say probably 6 classes (or more) a semester if you want to go abroad? I don't want to disillusion you, but the architecture majors I know didn't sleep--and combining that with pre med will be a challenge. </p>
<p>So, my advice: take as many AP's as you can, and place out of pre med requirements: Chem 1400, Physics (1200, or higher), 2 semesters of Calc (1, 2,3) typically.</p>
<p>That'll leave you with a year of bio and orgo, 1 semester each of bio lab, chem lab, orgo lab, physics lab</p>
<p>...unless you can place out of labs too, which I can't remember if you can or can't. But labs are pretty easy, so shouldn't be too bad. </p>
<p>Also, don't forget to factor in the core</p>
<p>For the core classes, try and place out of your foreign language. </p>
<p>If you place out of the Chem 1400 class, you'll get bumped up to Intensive gen chem or Orgo for freshman depending on your score. I'm not sure if the orgo for freshman class will count towards pre-med requirements.</p>
<p>I don't think there was an option to place out of the labs. In any case, don't take them too lightly. You will need to have a solid understanding of the concepts behind the lab for the quizzes, which make up the majority of your grade.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your responses~~</p>
<p>And for those APs, I'm definitely taking (or have taken) Chem, Bio, Physics B (C usually doesn't open), Spanish, Calculus BC(as a junior), Stat(sopho) and other English and Soc </p>
<p>Would my taking multivariable in senior help do anything for the math requirements?</p>
<p>I probably can give up studying abroad; that's just a temporary dream of mine and I can make it up by going backpacking some time ^^</p>
<p>cerberus, the med forums gave me the idea that you can't actually do that: Med schools expect you to just take higher level w/e you placed out of, even calculus. Getting into med school is hard enough. </p>
<p>What's your reason for pursuing two such divergent paths? I can understand the relevancy of most Humanities and Sci majors, but architecture seems so left field. Is it a back-up plan?</p>
<p>Maybe it is a back-up plan.. didn't really think about it..
I guess I just like architecture -- since 4th grade? my dream kept switching back and forth from being an architect or a doctor... -_-
Maybe I should just decide on one hehhheh</p>
<p>I'm only a sophomore so I don't know why I'm worrying about it :)</p>
<p>PS I don't even take art (probably won't in the next three years) .. I take orchestra...</p>
<p>I'm so weird <em>sniff</em></p>
<p>If you read the med threads, I think you'll see that it isn't wise.</p>
<p>Majoring in English, Philosophy, Physics, even Engineering is more relevant. There are too many pre-meds who's main focus is just getting into med school, that not unless you sacrifice your social life (taking organic chemistry and working on a big architecture project lacks all plausibility) you're going to find yourself unhappy.</p>