Biology, BioChem, Biological Sciences, or Nursing?

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<p>Alright, so I applied to colleges mostly for a Biochem major and if they didn't offer that, I chose Biology. I suddenly had an urge to change my major the other day. I have a good feeling that I will be going to TAMU, definitely going somewhere in Texas, though. (hopefully I'll get some scholarship or finaid from TAMU!!! ahhhh!) So here are my concerns:</p>

<p>For future Medical School considerations, I want a major that won't be too terribly difficult to get a good GPA, if I don't make it into medical school I want a major that will be able to get me a job with a bachelor's degree. </p>

<p>Honestly, I feel like I have much much more interest in human health problems than just basic biology. I'm not sure how I feel about Biochem, heard it's really hard. I recently thought about majoring in Nursing so I could at least be a nurse if nothing else works out, and thought that Nursing would help with med school, but also heard that Nursing majors do not satisfy requirements for med school, and I would have to take additional credits in med school or something. </p>

<p>What would be the best option? Maybe I could be a pharm rep with that degree? :) </p>

<p>Seems like EVERYONE'S majoring in Biology.....</p>

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<p>Biochemistry, it will help out a lot for the MCAT, if you are interested in it you can achieve a good GPA, and if you only have a bachelors in any of the listed major’s above, it will be hard to find a job. I would at least consider getting a Masters or PhD. You will make more money, and have a safer job. A bachleors in Biology is actually unhelpful but a masters or a PhD will allow you to conduct research, teach, and even run a laboratory. Think about it!</p>

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<p>Ever heard of biophysics? It has good prospects if you go to grad school for it no become a medical physicst. I do think it will be hard, but so are many other thing. You could consider biotechnology too. There really isn’t a major that isn’t hard that already has the med school prerequisites as part of its curriculum.</p>

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<p>An MS or PHD in bios is just as bad as the BS possible worse. There is a huge glut of bios PhD so many are stuck in postdocs and are declared overqualified when they apply for anything else. MS is considered the same as a BS or as a BS with 2 years experience so it really makes no sense to get it.</p>