<p>Would double majoring in genetics and biochemistry be too difficult? Any input is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>No, it wouldn’t be any more difficult than majoring in genetics alone or biochemistry alone. There is so much overlap between the two they’re virtually identical. For this reason, I also cannot see the advantage in this combination for a double major, as it doesn’t demonstrate proficiency in two different areas (like, say, biochemistry and computer science would).</p>
<p>Thank you. @AuraObscura</p>
<p>I want to take a focus in genetics, but the university I’m looking at doesn’t offer minors.</p>
<p>Is there a graduate program in Human Genetics?</p>
<p>I can look, but I’m planning to go to med school also</p>
<p>Understand that med schools will not be awed by a double major, or major/minor, etc. They will be very concerned about your grades in your GEs, premed courses, major courses, and all other colleges/graduate courses (even college courses taken in high school). It’s great if you like the material as you’re more likely to do well in material you like. But it’s the end result (ie GPA) that really matters to med schools. The rigor of your plan does not matter much, if at all.</p>
<p>I understand that, I just figured I’d like to take that double major because it is something that interests me, not because I want to impress any med schools.</p>
<p>I knew that major doesn’t matter, but is there a reason that I shouldn’t do it if I can still keep up my grades?</p>
<p>Unless the time demands of staying on top of material shortchange MCAT prep or ECs, then no.</p>
<p>I’d also throw in there that you want to have some time to actually enjoy your college years</p>
<p>The Biochemistry and Genetics Majors overlap quite a bit at UW Madison which is where I am hoping to go.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thank you so much @Jugulator20</p>