<p>Based on everything I've read, it seem like MCB is filled with students doing the premeds route. I am wondering if there's anyone doing it just because they find the classes are interested? </p>
<p>I don't plan on going to med school but is interested in genetics and possibly bio engineering in the future. Based on your experience is there anyone doing MCB for reasons other than med/pharm/dental/allied health schools (but is interested in research/grad school)? </p>
<p>Contrary to popular belief, the MCB major is mainly constructed of classes that deal with research techniques and modern laboratory techniques, which overall do not have much application to a medical school curriculum. Many premeds chose this major based on interest, no specific major is better or worse for medical school. Some people have stated the IB curriculum is more closely linked with medical school interests.</p>
<p>Also, note that bioengineering and molecular biology are VERY DIFFERENT fields, so a degree in molecular biology would not give you the proper physics, math, and fluid mechanics backgrounds that are really key to bioengineering.</p>
<p>I’m a junior MCB major,</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. I’m a transfer student and took the calculus based physics, more math, and CS than I need for MCB. But you’re definitely right that the backgrounds are different. </p>