MSTP, MD/PhD: What to major in as an undegrad

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>If I might be interested in pursuing an MSTP or MD/PhD program related to cancer biology, would I need to major in biology or a hard science as an undergrad?</p>

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<p>Bio or Chem would probably help facilitate the very specific basic research which will help you.</p>

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<p>There's a dude in this year's entering MD/PhD class who graduated with a BA in English. He did two years of research in the life sciences (I forget what subject area) afterwards, though.</p>

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<p>Ok. How about for the MD only; I know med schools claim to disregard undergrad major as a factor, but would a social science major in any way be a disadvantage in terms of MD admissions?</p>

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<p>That was quick. ;)</p>

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<p>Major in something tht you like also.</p>