<p>does anyone know about the workload required for double majoring in bio and music performance, such as how many hours of work and whether one will prevent me from doing well in the other? i kno it depends on the school, but a general idea is fine. also, first-hand experience would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Usually, its hard to double major in those two fields...
rather, schools that allow the study of music performance and biology would usually offer 5-year double degree programs.</p>
<p>One of the main problems encountered in trying to coordinate a lab science with a performance major is the inevitable time conflict between laboratory courses and ensemble rehearsals. For some reason, there always seems to be a required lab with only one section that partially overlaps the regular rehearsal time for a required ensemble.</p>
<p>Both majors require major time commitments but it can usually be accomplished in ten (perhaps even nine) semesters if you can get both departments to cut you a little bit of slack when the workload gets really intense. Getting both majors done in four years would be pretty hard unless you can get in a fair number of courses over the summers.</p>
<p>Varies from school to school... at some schools, 25% of music majors double major outside the department.</p>
<p>I heard from CMU that there was a student there several years ago who earned a degree in biology and in violin in 4 years, graduated head of her class in the School of Music, and went on to med school. So it can be done. Though I would imagine that she was a pretty exceptional case.</p>
<p>It is possible. I suggest you look into Northwestern University, where there is a very feasible 5-year double degree program and also where app. 50% of the incoming freshman every year are double degree students. If it could work anywhere, it could work there. And you'll get the best of both....</p>
<p>If your goal is medical school, you do not need a degree in biology, but rather you must take the prescribed 11-12 courses needed to take the MEDCATS. You might pursue a BA in music, and the science and math courses would fulfill many of your general education requirements. It probably would take you a bit longer, unless you do a couple of summers of school also. GOod luck.</p>