<p>So, I'm really into neuroscience and psychology. I've known I want to go into something to that degree for a while. But recently, as a senior in HS, I've been taking some anatomy and introduction classes to the human body and whatnot, and I'm also deeply fascinated with that kind of stuff. I also really think I have a knack for the memorization and whatnot. But I'm seriously torn and confused on what to major in. Is neuroscience a good major for pre-med? What can I do that involved neuroscience, except being a neurosurgeon?</p>
<p>Any information on this at all would be helpful. As a real quick note, I don't think I'd be interested in becoming a doctor. Maybe a nurse, but I'm not sure.</p>
<p>You can be pre-med and major in anything. What’s important is that you fulfill the pre-med requirements, which is a lot easier to do as a biology or neuro major than as an English major. I’m a neuroscience major and was on a solid pre-med path until I decided I preferred research instead. Majoring in neuroscience and then going to medical school would not lock you into doing neurology after that. Basically, your specialization is so far down the road from college (decided after med school) that it’s not connected in any way to what you majored in in college. If you study neuroscience, there are also other options besides medical school. I am a college senior right now and I’m applying for PhD programs to study human motor learning. You could also go more in a psych direction with neuroscience and go into any of the areas associated with psychology. Or you could go more computational or computer-oriented with it; I had a co-op working in a rehabilitation robotics company.</p>
<p>OK, just read your last paragraph. It doesn’t align at all with what you said before that. Pre-med is for going to medical school, to get an MD degree. If you want to become a nurse, you should look into college nursing programs, which ARE a specific major - nursing. You might also consider looking at other health-related professions like physical therapy, pharmacy, or occupational therapy.</p>