UC Davis Biological Sciences A.B. vs B.S.?

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<p>Hey guys!</p>

<p>I was wondering what the difference b/w A.B. and B.S. in Biological Sciences. In the future, I want to go to dental/med school. Which is preferred more for pre-dentistry/pre-med? </p>

<p>Also, how is the program? Is it hard? Is it hard to get a high GPA? What is a science major that doesn't really ruin GPA?</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t know for certain, but typically, science degrees that are designated as “B.S.” degrees have higher quantitative class requirements and/or higher science requirements, or something along those lines.</p>

<p>I don’t think medical/dental schools have a preference as long as you’ve satisfied the requirements for eligibility for admission. GPA and MCAT scores matter most.</p>

<p>A B.S. degree in biology would most likely be more difficult than its B.A. equivalent. I don’t know if it’s hard to get a high GPA in biology.</p>

<p>Typically, the science majors with the highest average GPAs are in biology, but I could be wrong. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks Cayton! </p>

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<p>A.B = B.A
A.B is just in Latin. Some universities use Latin for their degrees, so Med schools don’t care and aware of that (A.B = Artium Baccalaureatus).</p>

<p>Med schools also don’t care if you have BA or BS, they are both equivalent in terms of Med Schools admissions and this is written in the FAQ of AAMC.</p>

<p>Med schools eventually accept you based on:

  1. Your GPA, and most importantly, your science GPA
  2. MCAT (proportional to your GPA, although there are limits how low your GPA could be).
  3. Req Letters/CV/volunteeringn/EC (not really important but can give a bonous)/research experience/internships/shadowing/ personal statement
  4. Interview (if you passed all others)</p>
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<p>Thanks @Moshe1010‌ </p>