<p>Out of those three sciences that interest me the most, I'm slightly unsure which major I should go for although I'm leaning more on chemistry. I'm decent at math and I'm pretty good memorizing bio concepts, but I'm not sure if I sure if I should go bio over chem. Part of the reason is I don't even want to deal with a major with the most pre-meds. </p>
<p>Also, does biochem focus strictly on the proteins and organic chemicals relating to the body? </p>
<p>If so, would chemistry be better if you're looking to sharpen your analytical/quantitative skills, avoid the majority of pre-meds, and learn about reactions in the body (biochem stuff) AND in the world (like making steel)? You do learn a great deal of facts in chem too compared to bio yes?...sorry, but my school isn't strong in chemistry</p>
<p>I'm somewhat in the same boat as you. I am looking at becoming a pharmacist, and I couldn't decide whether to major in Chemistry or Biology. After doing comprehensive research on this matter, I realized Chemistry would be the most beneficial to me. Of course I can major in anything such as Foreign Languages, and I could still get into pharmacy school. However, if I want to survive in pharmacy school, Chemistry will be the most useful as that is what a pharmacist's job cosists of; chemistry-related things is more significant for me, however, I could always minor in Biology if I felt like it was essential for me. I would go first year of college to see where your interest lies, and then choose from there. Major in Chemistry and minor in Biology or something. Experience college life your first year, and then ponder what you really want to get yourself into. Good luck!</p>
<p>Jumping in late, but here goes. My undergrad degree was in Biochem, I took a lot of chem courses for my grad degrees, although neither grad degree was in chemistry. I agree with the above that you may want to test the water in your freshman year. After you decide where you want to apply to college, you should check out the degree plans for the three majors. These are typically available on the college websites. I mention this because the math track will likely be different for biol and chem/biochem. Many schools also do not offer any biochem at the freshmen level (mine did). A typical biochem degree plan requires 1 year freshman chem, 1 year organic, 1 or 2 semesters of analytic chem, and 1 year physical chem. One possibility would be to major in chem with a concentration or minor in biochem (the biochem part would include biology courses). Just some thoughts.</p>
<p>As for the premeds, their dorsal fins usually don't break the surface until organic chemistry and comparative anatomy. You will definitly have more classes with premeds as a biol or biochem major.</p>
<p>"Also, does biochem focus strictly on the proteins and organic chemicals relating to the body? " - generally, yes, but also microbes and plants.</p>