<p>I'm going to college next year and I really want to study biology because it is a really strong interest of mine. It might be kind of odd, but my parents aren't really in support of me majoring in biology so the deal they made with me was that I could do it only if I majored in something non-science related as well. So far I've narrowed my options down to economics and political science, and they would both fit since they both have a lot of extra room for things such minors or double majors. I was thinking that economics would be more useful to me in the future, but I'm really interested in political science. </p>
<p>My question is would it be better to double major in political science or economics? Also, are there any benefits to majoring in political science and biology? I'm thinking about trying for dental school.</p>
<p>First of all, if you are interested in going to dental school, then forget the double major. It will only bog you down unless you know you can graduate on time without having to overload classes every semester.</p>
<p>If you still want to do the double major, then I say just double major in whatever interests you so that you can still maintain a good science gpa and get good grades in your premed requirements.</p>
<p>I personally would pick biology and economics.</p>
<p>If you double major in bio and economics it will allow you to work in any biological based business. Medical and dental school has become so very difficult to get into that having the economics fallback isn’t a bad idea. Imagine working in a hospital or health related company with your biology background. Not a bad second option to dental school or helping you work your way through dental school.</p>
<p>Like csh123, said you should defently major in a topic that you find interesting. If your planning to go to dental school, you are going to need the highest gpa you can get. This won’t be easy, but will be less difficult if you are taking classes that you have an interest in.</p>