Chemistry vs. Economics

College Majors
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<p>Hey guys. I am trying to decide whether I want to pursue Chemistry or Economics as a major. I will be a freshman next year, and I currently intend on going to medical school after graduating. However, I am quite interested in Economics/Econometrics and feel that the major better suits my basic interests than does Chemistry/Biology but am more inclined to pursue the latter because of its more direct relation to a career as a doctor. Is there any way for me to help figure out which field is more suited for me, and would I still be able to attend a great medical school like UCLA or Northwestern if I majored in Economics but still took the required pre-med courses?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>As long as you take all of the required premed courses you can pretty much major in whatever you want from what I understand. However, before you do this, you may want to make sure it is practical considering the constraints of your schedule to take both a full major in the social sciences (econ) as well as a large number of science classes.</p>