<p>This is my 2nd year and I need to choose a major. I am interested in health care field and want a stable employment after graduated. I am good at math and OK in biology and chemistry. At first, I was planning to do pharmacist or dentistry but now I think that I am not smart enough and need to lower my expectation to a 4 years degree. My grades in intro science courses are usually around 3.2, which isn't really high enough for professional programs and I know that intro are the easiest courses. I really want to stay in the health care field. I am not really good with communication but a little talking with other people won't hurt me. Can you guys please help me choose a major in the health care area (other than nursing and clinical laboratory science) that can provide me a stable employment after graduate?</p>
<p>Yes I’ve been researching about PT recently…but the sad thing is that it is still very competitive must school average enrollment gpa are 3.5+ just like med or dental schools…I am not sure about occupational therapy though…is that less competitive?</p>
<p>About engineering, I am not very creative and I feel like that is a skill needed for an engineer.</p>
<p>Occupational therapy was the most competitive major for freshman admission and second most competitive major for transfer admission at San Jose State for fall 2012.</p>
<p>You still have plenty of time to get your grades up. Keep in mind - while intro classes are the “easiest,” at the same time, they have the most students, and thus, the harshest curves. As you go up to more advanced, or even graduate level classes, while the material will be harder, it will be harder for everyone, not just you. At the same time, curves can become more generous (don’t know about bio/chem specifically, I’m more of a math/econ guy). If grades really become a problem though, you can take electives known for being easy. However, if you have to do that, then you’d have to wonder if health care is right for you. It’s not the end-all, be-all. Take classes in other fields, and you might find something that interests you.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that if you NEED a high grade to succeed, there is likely a glut of qualified people in that field. As such, you’d probably be well-advised to keep your distance regardless.</p>
<p>Nursing could be a great option. That being said… even a 3.2 could get you into pharmacy school. Remember that the PCAT and pharmacy experience are important and some schools have lower admission standards. You might not want to go to a “sub-par” pharmacy school but at the end of the day you make the same pay.</p>
must school average enrollment gpa are 3.5+ just like med or dental schools…I am not sure about occupational therapy though…is that less competitive?</p>