<p>What are some of the best and most popular majors for pre-med students?
Which one best prepares you for mCAT and med school?</p>
<p>biochemistry
pure chemistry
biology
biological sciences
biomedical sciences
Prerequisites in taken throughout the years should do you justice... first year of med school is essentially review+ learning further about the topic touched upon in your prerequisites.</p>
<p>You can major in anything.... i suggest whatever you are strong in academically... I had a friend who got into med school this year as a english major... another who majored in art history... it does add uniqueness when a med school sees that they've attracted diverse majors like philosophy mathematics etc. which enables them to feel good about themselves because they have students from diff backgrounds to diversify there institution with different thinking methods etc. which puts a good note about ur application lol...</p>
<p>Don't worry about it too much- I know a pottery major who is now a successful OBGYN. At a school with a curriculum as open as Hopkins, no major will restrict you from taking all the sciences you want.
One question though- what would med schools think of a math or physics major?</p>
<p>A lot-if you do well. If you do well in your core math/physics courses (analysis, algebra... for math, quantum, advanced E&M... for physics), it displays strong problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills.</p>
<p>Does JH offer biochemistry or biomedical studies as undergrad. majors? They're not choices for the supplement major/minor question...</p>
<p>They do not offer a biochemistry major. They do offer degrees in biomedical engineering (BME) and biomolecular and chemical engineering, but these are rather competitive majors.</p>
<p>pure chemistry is the nearest thing to biochemistry... one reason they do not offer a biochem major is because of its limitations... if ur a pure chemistry major, u can opt to take many more biochem courses and become a concentrator in that aspect... its actually a very good idea... most universities don't know how limiting biochem can be sometimes as just a major... while pure chem is more broad and can be utilized anywhere</p>
<p>This discussion thread on the Hopkins Forums should shed some light on the original questions:
Hopkins</a> Forums -> Future Interest in Medical School</p>
<p>And here is the complete list of undergraduate majors and minors:
(no biochemistry - tons of bioengineering areas)
Hopkins</a> Undergraduate Admissions :: Academics :: Majors and Departments</p>
<p>Thanks! 10 char</p>