<p>This could be the wrong place to post this but whatever :p.</p>
<p>I know that it doesn't really matter what you majored in undergrad to get into medical school. But I was just wondering if there is anything in business that could help me in the medical field? Like is majoring in business going to help me be a better doctor? Does the subject correlate with the science and med stuff? </p>
<p>Oh yeah, Does anybody have any experience with this? Like did you major in business to get into med school. Really helpful :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the help. I don't know really what I'm going to major in. Right now for me, its either business, psychology, or maybe econ. Kinda confused right now. Anyways, I don't want to be the typical bio/science major. I'm going to a LAC as there is a handful of majors. </p>
<p>Business may help if you want to eventually create a chain of medical firms or something like that. </p>
<p>I would suggest majoring in some kind of science however, because it will give you an edge on the MCAT as I've heard, I'm not 100% on this since I am not in the medical field.</p>
<p>If you are dedicated to study your butt off for the MCAT and are truly interested in the financial field, you can major in whatever you want.</p>
<p>BTW: If you like business, why don't you go into one of the many financial fields, that may suit you better than being a doctor. Just a thought.</p>
<p>Do not major in business. Most of the science courses you need to get into medical school are not required for business majors (and will surpass the amount of electives you need for a business degree). I personally think you are better off majoring in a science so that you get an edge on the MCAT and so that you are as prepared as possible for medical school. </p>
<p>Business could certainly be of help farther down the line though. However, if someone doesn't use their knowledge, they will lose it and that would be the case for you, as you would not be using your business knowledge for at least 7 years.</p>
<p>Some schools offer a dual MD-MBA degree which generally takes 5 years. My friend did that at Rutgers. I also know Northwestern (Kellogg) offers that and I'm assuming many schools do. If you really want to learn business this would be a much better option.</p>
<p>It's been done before, but I wouldn't recommend it. It is, however, possible to take all your prerequisites and still be a business major. Remember that you don't have to be a science major. I suggest you give your 100% in one or the other. You don't want to be unemployed AND not get into medical by giving each one 50%.</p>
<p>As the above poster said, a science major will help you on your MCAT, and science majors tend to be better prepared for medical school, with some exceptions. However, there's a catch: A science major is incredibly difficult to get a good GPA in, so a non-science major with a higher GPA might have a better chance of admission, everything else equal. Also for diversity in major reasons. Then again, once you're IN med school, then science is probably better. That's what my pre-med friends say. </p>
<p>Depending on how long-term you're thinking, you do have that MD/MBA option as indicated above.</p>
<p>This is something that has been in my mind too, but my questions may slightly be off topic. please bear with me.</p>
<p>Business fascinates me, but medicine was my dream long time back. But it is so hard to get into med school and it is getting crazy each year. Studying pre med helps you in MCAT, but your GPA may not be the best. Meanwhile, if I major in something else (other than premed), I need to put in the extra effort and time to learn the pre reqs for Med school. There is also a better chance for a good GPA as one of the above post mentions.</p>
<p>Does a pre med degree really help in MCAT? I have no clue what MCAT is…except that it is a 5 hr exam.</p>
<p>Is pre med going to be filled with organic chem and physics? ok. Suppose I graduate with a pre med degree, but I don’t get into med school. what are my options left? </p>
<p>I mean is there a chance to continue higher studies in Biotech or something else. Because a Bachelor’s degree is no longer enough.</p>
<p>By the way, I am on a visa here so I don’t have a lot of time for trial and error. So please advise me.</p>