I’m a high school beginning to figure out colleges. Top of my priorities is figuring out a major. I want a major that fits my interest, but also shows rigor to future medical schools. I’ve been thinking of biochemistry or human biology, however I’m unsure if it is solid enough for people reviewing the courses I take. I am really intrigued with biology and chemistry (anything within those fields; general or specific). Any input is appreciated 
Biology and biochemistry are dime a dozen as far as medical school applications go. Don’t worry about your major–it doesn’t matter for medical school as long as you take the necessary prerequisites. Major in either something you’re interested in or that will give you a good fallback should medical school not work out–preferably both.
You should take a major you are interested in so you are motivated to do well in your courses and make sure that you take the base requirements for application to Medical Schools. Biochemistry is a good fit for the requirements. However, make sure you do not ignore the physical sciences in your curriculum as they are a significant part of the MCATs.
@AuraObscura Thanks for your reply! Any recommendations for majors the science field that can be pursued into a different career?
@xraymancs Thanks for your reply To be completely honest, biological sciences have been the subject that I have been in love with throughout my years as a student. Do you think that it’s to risky? (as far as the possibility of not making into medical school) What could I apply it into?
Of course it is a bit risky. It is challenging to get a degree with just a B.S. in biology or biochemistry. Yes, getting a B.S. in engineering might offer you more employment options with a B.S. However, let’s look at your primary goal. That is, to get into medical school. If you take a major you are not interested in or one that is notorious for low grades, then you are not necessarily improving your chances to get into medical school. By studying a subject you are interested in, you will have the best chance to maximize your GPA and get involved in co-curricular activities such as research, which will open other doors in case you decide that medical school is not the right path for you.
the best way to hedge your bets for employment is to make sure that in addition to your major, you learn some other skills which can enhance your attractiveness to an employer. Perhaps knowing how to program will complement your biology studies and make you more competitive.
Pick a major you can “live with” should med school not happen.
I don’t think anyone becomes a biology major any more with the idea that it will be a terminal degree. In my opinion med school can be your goal, however, while in college I would be exploring other options as well. I am not an expert, however, I would think there could be many professional fields that a biology degree would form a good core for. I would also think that you could try research or branch out into other interests from your core of biology. The challenge for many students it seems is that biology is fairly ubiquitous and many of those students don’t get into med school and haven’t thought about what options are open to them beyond that singular goal. If you give yourself options you won’t be floundering so much if plan A goes awry.
Pick your major for you, not for med schools. If your thing is biochem or human bio, that’s great. If your thing is art history, literature, that’s great too. If your thing is … whatever, it’s all good. Med schools simply do not care what you major in. Picking a major that you are interested is important because if you are interested in material you’re more likely to do well GPA wise which is something med schools will initially care a great deal about. Med schools care little, if anything, about rigor especially if you don’t do well. Premed reqs are not titled bio for premed (or bio for MCAT prep), chem for premed (or chem for MCAT prep) etc… Premed reqs are just garden variety science, math, psych, etc courses taught at most schools. These premed reqs do not prep you for med school or for MCAT. When it comes time for MCAT you’ll probably either have to get prep material and study on own, or take a course (eg Princeton Review).
Premed majors should always have Plan B in mind because in last 2 cycles approx. 60% of those who got to point of actually applying did not get in at any med school. When I say actually applying I refer to those applicants who were still standing and had a competitive app as to GPA, MCAT, ECs, etc… that they could submit and had not quit premed pathway freshman year for any one of a million reasons, did not let something like Ochem change their minds about medicine in soph year, did not let poor MCAT score crush their med dreams… And above is just a “traditional” applicant (one who applies after junior year intending to start after graduating). Many applicants take a gap year(s) (ie time off after graduating in order to bolster their applications).
Most importantly, you’re in high school. Enjoy your remaining time in high school. Good luck