<p>I was thinking Cellular and molecular biology, but then again there are so many other majors I find interesting, such as biophysics! Another question I have is how do people majoring in mathematics end up being physicians and such, as I have seen on JHU's website? Or are all the biology-oriented majors all equally preparatory, simply depending on your tastes?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>No such thing. Medical schools prefer well rounded individuals. A humanities major who does well in the required science courses stands an equal if not greater chance of admission to a top medical school as a science major. </p>
<p>The exception may be if you if your real aim is to be a medical scientist and are applying to MD/Ph.D programs. The Ph.D part probably requires that you major in the field (or something close to the field) that you want to do your Ph.D work in. </p>
<p>You don't have to declare a major until the end of sophomore year, and even then it is not set in stone.</p>
<p>Wait. I can major in physics/astronomy and still get into an outstanding medical school such as Harvard or JHU for grad?</p>
<p>So this means that the real work begins during medical school, but shouldn't your major be involved in medicine, at least if you are to be fully prepared?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>You can major in anything--history, english, economics, french even. So long as you complete the premedical coursework, you'll be fine.</p>
<p>Remember that some few medical schools are moving into requiring upper science like Biochemistry though.</p>
<p>As long as you take the series of 10 classes + MCAT then you're pre-Med. I would even argue that med schools are more interested in non-science majors as they are very rare in their pools. Some of my friends who went to top medical schools were non-science majors for example. American Studies, History of Art etc.</p>
<p>Pick a major you're interested in and do really well in it. As long as you've met the pre-med requirements, it's no disadvantage to be a non-science major.</p>
<p>These discussion threads on the Hopkins Forums may also help:</p>
<p>I'd also suggest the Pre-Professional Advising Web site:
JHU</a> Pre-Professional Advising</p>
<p>In the end, remember that pre-med is just a handful of courses. There is no specific major you must select, and no specific major is going to make it easier to get into Medical School. Most importantly, these decisions do not have to be made before you have even taken college courses. Use the first and even your second year to explore and see what you like ... also speak with your advisors ... then make decisions that fit your interests and your plans.</p>
<p>I really hope you do some growing up over the summer and learn how to show some respect -- your faculty and peers at Duke deserve it. This may be a confidential web site, but it does not mean that civility and respect should not exist.</p>
<p>"I really hope you do some growing up over the summer and learn how to show some respect -- your faculty and peers at Duke deserve it. This may be a confidential web site, but it does not mean that civility and respect should not exist."</p>
<p>Uhh, sorry?</p>
<p>AdmissionDaniels....is CRAZY. hahaha.</p>
<p>cybershot, there were more posts here, by devilknight. They have since been deleted, AdmissionsDaniel isn't that crazy!</p>
<p>CyberShot:
My post (#9) was not directed to you or anyone else commenting on this thread currently. As coolguyuse123 explained, there were posts by DevilKnight that were truly obnoxious and immature, and my comment was directed solely at DevilKnight.</p>
<p>It seems the Administrators deleted those posts but neglected to also delete my #9 post. Sorry for the confusion. I am not the greatest expert when it comes to message board ettiquette, and it seems I was "fooled" by a "troll."</p>
<p>Hi im about to gradute from high school, i want to become a surgeon, but i dont know in wat to major in. i love music with all my heart, but they are telling me to major in physics. idk!! wat should i do?</p>
<p>Do you know where you’re going to school? You can most definitely study music and still go to medical school. You’ll still need to take the pre-med requirements courses but if music is your passion, go for it!</p>
<p>lol@thread title. that got a chuckle out of me. </p>
<p>you do dissections in lab…thats about as close to surgery as it gets lol.</p>
<p>Guys, I posted this like a year ago. I’m not even attending Hopkins! lol</p>
<p>Haha epic thread revival.</p>