<p>I am a college sophomore majoring in biological sciences. Coming into college, I was fully committed to becoming a doctor. However, after taking courses and finding out more about what I like ( and dont like specifically chem. YUCK!) I dont think I want to become a doctor. I still love the idea of a career in the health field. I really enjoy my Public Health classes and I am certainly minoring in it (since my school doesnt have a major in it) . Although I have taken any classes in it, I am considering changing to a Political Science major and working in the government or a company to change healthcare among other things. So here is my questions..... Should I change my major? I'm doing really bad as a bio major like a 3.04 GPA with my A's coming from my writing classes and public health. Also if I do, should I withdraw from a math class that I am currently in that will bring down my GPA. I definitely want to go to graduate school after college..... What should I do? Thanks in advance. </p>
<p>To be truthful, a practicing non-research oriented MD uses very little chemistry. Even in medical school, mostly you will focus on pathology and pathophysiology with only a modicum of biochemistry (which is less rote and dry than “pure” chemistry IMHO).
So unless you just can’t stand jumping through the hoops of general and organic chem, I recommend sticking it out and staying pre med - there is light at the end of the tunnel.</p>