I’ve been very indecisive. I am interested in Psychology but I also want to pursue medical school and be a pre-med student. However, will it look better if I was a biology major? Will I not graduate in four years if I pursue a Psych major because I will need to do the medical school prerequisites? Any advice, please.
Either major will require Grad school if Medical school does not happen. Pursue the major that you have the most interest, where you think you have the best chance for high GPA and will cover your Medical school pre-req’s. Also consider your backup plan. Biology majors are dime a dozen.
@alyssa000
Doing Psychology will not stop you in graduating in 4 years. Irrespective of the major, as long you plan carefully you can complete all your courses and pre-med reqs in 4 years.
There is a requirement for 1 course of psychology for premed requirements and one year at a minimum of Biology with lab (Texas needs 2 years of classes and one lab).
However, either major is not the best to look for a job with just an undergrad if you dont go into medicine.
Either major is fine for pre-med. Pick the one you find more interesting and feel you can get a higher GPA with.
You should be able to complete pre-med requirements with a psychology major and graduate in 4 years.
Does your college have a pre-med advising office? I suggest you go there for input and help planning out your schedule.
Agree with all above. When you talk with premed advisor and plan your schedule, consideration should be given as to when you think you want to start med school. The med school application process takes a year, meaning if you are shooting to graduate in 4 years then start med school, you will need to apply in summer after junior year. This would entail, in part, completing premed reqs, prepping and taking MCAT, and participating in relevant ECs, etc. You would also have to be available to travel to interviews if offered during your senior year. Although doable, it will put a lot of demands on you from day one. Alternatively, you could set up a schedule where you plan to graduate in 4 years, then take a gap year or 2 as it would allow you to have an arguably less stressful first three years and a more active college life. Good luck.