<p>I want to go to medical school, but I'm not sure if I should major in neuroscience or Spanish. would like to transfer to UCLA (from another UC) my junior year. </p>
<p>any advice would be appreciated! :)</p>
<p>It would be more prudent for you to major in neuroscience since you’ll be able to knock off all your med school prerequisites and your upper division neurosci courses. However, you can still major in Spanish, if that is what you really want to do, but you will have to take your upper division Spanish courses in addition to taking your med school pre-reqs. Hope that helps!</p>
<p>If you get into UCLA as a neuro sci. major, it’s possible that you can change your mind and switch into Spanish later on. The reverse is not allowed, I believe.</p>
<p>Okay, well let’s just say that I’ll have a 3.8 as a transfer to UCLA as a neuroscience major, will I have a good shot at getting in? Please keep in mind that I’ll be transferring from another UC</p>
<p>Last year, average admitted students for neuroscience had a GPA for 3.61, while Spanish students had a 3.42. That’s something to consider, especially as a UC to UC applicant, since they’re far less likely to consider you. If I were you, I’d focus on which major you like best, because there’s a good chance UCLA won’t admit you simply because you’re already at a UC. Hope for the best, but make sure you’re happy with whatever you pick at your current UC too. That said, I’ve heard medical schools like people choosing something a bit different. What about a major in neuroscience and a minor in Spanish? It will show you’re well rounded and it’s always a plus to speak Spanish, especially in California.</p>