Hi there! I am Maria & I am currently a fourth year Political Science major at UC Santa Barbara and will be finishing my degree this winter quarter. I realized a little too late that I no longer wanted to become a lawyer. My original plan was to be Poli Sci major then apply to Law School. After shadowing a lawyer and really discovering the world of law, I was not as impressed. Then I got to spend a day with a dermatologist and I was so excited and inspired to become one myself. I want to get a second bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry because it is what I found most interesting. Anyways, I have called 5 different CSU and UC around Southern California and they have all said they don’t take in second bachelor students. I am distraught but I am not willing to give up yet. Is it possible to go to a CC first and then apply to a Cal State or UC for a biochem major? I would then be going to Med School afterward. Is this possible or has anyone gone through a similar situation? Thanks!
try reposting in Premed & Med School Forum, Pre Med Topics subforum.
This link lists the UC campuses and which majors are open for a 2nd bachelor’s degree: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/check-majors/by-applicant-level/2nd-baccalaureate/index.html
CSU’s that accept 2nd bachelor’s degree applicants:
http://students.ivc.edu/transfercenter/Pages/bachelor.aspx
Have you looked into a Post Bac program? https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/medical-school-admissions-doctor/articles/2016-09-01/6-types-of-applicants-who-would-benefit-from-a-postbaccalaureate-program
Thank you guys ! 