<p>Will attending a liberal arts school (Amherst) and majoring in neuroscience hinder my ability to get into med school?</p>
<p>I don't see why it would, but I can't find anything definite online.</p>
<p>In terms of quality of instruction, getting your reqs in etc., it in no way will hurt you, and liberal arts colleges are often known for having professors more dedicated to teaching. You will also probably get to know your professors better and thus get better recommendations.</p>
<p>This comes with the caveat though that science programs at LAC's are comprably weak next to those at major research universities. The lack of graduate programs hurt the LAC's in this way more than they care to admit. The biggest impact this will have on you is that it will limit your ability to pursue undergradute research in the sciences, an increasingly important part of your application.</p>
<p>By reputation LACs have better outcomes than universities. While the numbers seem not quite to bear this out, they seem at least not to underperform, either.</p>
<p>I don't think it will really hurt you. If you have what it takes, you'll do fine. The advantage you have is the smaller class sizes and professor interaction opportunities. A good Mcap and core grades will get the interviews. </p>
<p>My S and his friend are both at small LAC's and both did fairly well with the mcaps and core classes and they are getting invites to interview at several medical schools. It's going to depend on how you do, no matter where you're at.</p>