Bio Major problem...premed vs. gov't research

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<p>I'm a second year at UC Davis. I'm majoring in bio because 1) I like the subject 2) The field is broad - so that I can decide between medicine or research and government type work.</p>

<p>The fact that the field is so broad is the crux of the issue though. Currently I'm a premed student, but my main concern is being rejected from med school. Alternatively and equally, I feel compelled to work in government applying what I have learned in biology. Should I decide now and concentrate on one type of career? Or should I try to do both at once, keep taking premed courses as a failsafe if I decide I want to do one or the other career by the time I graduate?</p>

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<p>you are talking about BIOLOGY?</p>

<p>isn't there a science major section..</p>

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<p>If you say you feel "compelled" to work in government research then why not go for it and see if you enjoy it? You don't have to apply to medical school right after you graduate from undergrad. Plenty of people decide to become physicians and enter med school when they are in their late 20's and 30's.</p>

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<p>Should I go for a BA or BS in bio?</p>

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<p>Ph.D.</p>

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<p>BS -- but it doesn't matter anyway.</p>

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<p>BA -> MD
BS -> PhD</p>

<p>But can you get a PhD from a BA?</p>

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<p>Why do you even need to be pre-med to get into med school? Don't they take any major?</p>

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<p>pre-med is not a major.</p>

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<p>I doubt that there is a large difference between BA and BS if the major is the same. Even if PhD programs won't accept a BA, medical schools will accept a BS (or any degree in any major for that matter). Go for the BS. It sounds better too considering biology is a science.</p>

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<p>PhD programs will accept BAs. Either degree is fine.</p>