I graduated with s B.S. in General Psychology, but decided last second that I wanted to go to Medical school. Now, because of that I am missing most of the science courses that I would need to have on my plate to even get into Medical school (besides the test to even be considered for Med school). Now, I guess I’m just wondering if it is worth it to get another bachelors degree, like the pros and cons of such choice. I have thought about just getting into a school as a non-degree seeking student, but at the same time, I feel that getting a second bachelors would also give me the chance to raise my GPA and would just give me new knowledge in general. Any help or opinion would be amazing. I have gotten into a school already to attempt a second bachelors, but I’m just having second thoughts about whether it makes sense to get a second bachelors, or to become a non-degree.
Your best bet may be to enroll in a formal post-bac pre-med program. Depending on how many classes you are missing, those take a year and a half to two years, and have good track records for med school placement. Here is one list: https://apps.aamc.org/postbac/#/index
Have you spent time looking into the medical field and considered the alternatives? Doctors are far from the only ones in the health field that help people. Physical therapists, radiology techs, nurses, speech pathologists, physician assistants, to name but just a few. Spend a few hours browsing on http://explorehealthcareers.org
For that matter, have you spent time volunteering in a medical setting? Not only is that an unwritten requirement to get into med school, it will expose you to other careers in medicine that you might be more interested in that cost less and take fewer years of prep.
When I see someone write they have decided at the “last second” to go to med school I have the feeling it isn’t a carefully thought out and researched decision but a grasping at straws. That isn’t the way to decide your future or even whether to pursue more education (2nd BA or prep program), IMHO.
I know a guy who was an engineer, pretty solid career field, but he wasn’t happy in it. He started by volunteering at a local hospital, then after a few months quit and started working there (substantial cut in pay, I might add). He took classes he was missing and is heading off this fall to a Physician Assistant program.