<p>I'm planning to go to Med. School, and understand that major doesn't really affect it.</p>
<p>However, Medical schools do like people with a science background and those that have done research.</p>
<p>Is it possible to accomplish research and learn about the sciences/practice at a clinic while majoring in Economics?</p>
<p>Thank you for any replies ^^</p>
<p>BDM majored in economics, and still did science research.</p>
<p>I saw that other link though, that said Biological Science guys are 53% of those accepted to medical school, while econ was at like 11%... that can't be good can it? lol</p>
<p>What's your point? Most people majoring in econ are not applying to med school. Many people who are bio majors are planning on med school. Of course, bio majors will make a significant portion of med school students.</p>
<p>Oh, you're right, I see what you mean now. Thanks ^</p>
<p>Still though, it seems like it's harder to make yourself appeal outside of the class to medical schools with an econ major right?</p>
<p>As has been mentioned before, the acceptance rates to med school are practically the same across all majors. Every major will have its advantages and disadvantages.</p>
<p>In that respect, then, would it be better not to go for Econ? The reason I care so much is I was considering a Neurbiology-related major, but I'm worried I won't be able to keep up a high GPA in that.</p>
<p>I just said that any advantage will outweigh any disadvantage. Go for the subject you are truly interested in, whether that's neurobio or econ.</p>
<p>Keep in mind, the job prospects for econ and neurobio are different. So while both majors get into med school at a 45% clip, they do not end up with the same careers the other 55% of the time.</p>
<p>Ah, okay. How would you recommend getting involved in med-school research, then, while pursuing an Econ. major?</p>
<p>Sure. I'm a huge proponent of research. Heck, I took a year off just so I could do it full-time.</p>
<p>sry if this is stupid, but stuff u do after college (whether u took yrs off or got rejected) counts on the app right?</p>
<p>I think so, ya</p>
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<p>Yes, it counts. Med schools will want an accounting of all years you spent out of school.</p>
<p>The stats of medical school acceptance rates show that non-science majors do better on the MCATs as a whole, and have a slightly higher chance of being accepted than science majors. There is a lower total percent of accepted students with non-science majors, only because more science majors apply so more will get in.</p>
<p>Key word is "slightly."</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies everyone.</p>
<p>Last thing: I've decided to go with Computer Science & Engineering as a major. One, is this considered science or engineering?
Secondly, any thoughts about this major for a future med student? Also, I'm thinking there would be some bio-computer or tech-related research opportunities available with this major, can anyone comment on that?</p>
<p>Thanks again for all the replies.</p>
<p>I wasnt implying that it was easy to get in with a nonscience major. His question was whether he could get in or not with a non science degree, I was simply answering his question....</p>
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Last thing: I've decided to go with Computer Science & Engineering as a major. One, is this considered science or engineering?
Secondly, any thoughts about this major for a future med student? Also, I'm thinking there would be some bio-computer or tech-related research opportunities available with this major, can anyone comment on that?
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It is considered engineering. As for "bio-computer or tech-related research opportunities", try looking into bioinformatics or biophysics departments. Biomedical/biomedical engineering/bioengineering labs or departments may also have opportunities you should look into. A lot of biological research is quantitative in nature, and requires computers for analysis, so even a regular biology or biochemistry lab could be good for you to look at.</p>
<p>Thanks. Is computer science easier to maintain a high GPA in?</p>