<p>Hello, I am currently a senior who has been accepted to the McCombs School of Business (major in Accounting). During my undergrad years, I plan on taking courses to apply to medical school but do NOT want to major in something related to business--rather, I want to major in fine arts (I know, really disparate). Initially I chose Business because I really didn't know what to do, but looking towards my future I feel like my current decision is right for me. </p>
<p>But what I want to know right now is...</p>
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<li>Would majoring in art and taking courses related to pre-med be too much? I know that this really depends on me and how hard I work, but would it be better to major in something more related to the medical field, like biology/biochemistry?</li>
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<p>-I have researched the courses needed to achieve a BA in Studio Art, and I just want to know your personal opinions (: </p>
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<li>If I DO decide to change my major from Accounting to Studio Art, do I still need to complete the transferable hours (even if I am an incoming freshman with no hours under my belt)? Is there still time for me to change schools? (e.g. from McCombs to school of Fine Arts)</li>
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<p>Thank you so much for your help. I am totally frazzled right now on what I need to do and how to do it. Thank you again!!!</p>
<p>If you are serious about studying medicine then major in whatever you find interesting. It is completely possible, and actually recommended, that pre meds do not major in a biological science. I have heard this from every doc/med school officer I have ever spoken to. It’s not that majoring in a biological science is bad, if that is what you love then do it! It is just that any other major will create a more well rounded individual, a more interesting person, and a more complete human being. Medical schools highly value a liberal arts education (as should everyone). I cannot speak about the specifics of transferring hours but I will tell you that everyone you know, especially adults, will encourage you to study business because it is practical and will definitely land you a job after college if med school does not pan out. This is also good advice, it is less romantic and ideal than pursuing your passions, but you should also keep it in mind if you are not yet sure about medical school. A liberal arts major with premed is arguably much easier than say an engineering degree with premed(which a lot of people do for the practical aspect). The only person that knows what is right for you is you.</p>
<p>If you are serious about medicine, then studio art would be a fine major, but think about the danger of not having a job if you can’t cut it in med school. Think about pursuing your passion while studying business. Perhaps you could start a business selling the artwork of studio art majors at UT, build a website and maybe get a job working at the art museum in the university. Explore all your options but remember that people change their minds tons of times in college and you are not alone.</p>
<p>A huge number of students in premed/prevet / predent and prepharm programs never make it to med/vet/dent/pharm school and have to live with their undergraduate degrees. </p>
<p>If you switch chose the digital track, it has better job prospective than the others. </p>
<p>If you really like art, then do it. However, don’t pick art if you are certain that you want to attend med school. An art major will not prepare you for what you will encounter in medical school. The best thing to do is take a few courses like Calculus 2, Biology, and Chemistry while you are completing your art major. If you decide that you do not what to do later on in life, stick with your art major.</p>