<p>I heard of WUSTL throught heir strong pre-med/bio programs. I have applied as a physics major, however. I have a two questions. One, is it easy to switch between majors, particularly into premed? Two, how strong areWUSTL's other programs? Any input would be appreciated!</p>
<p>I believe that it is pretty easy to switch majors, especially in the same school. Also, I think WashU is strong overall. Granted, there are certain programs where they are quite well known, and others where they aren't as regarded as other schools, but I think the thing about WashU is that they are at least pretty good in all areas, great in many, and superb in a couple. So, whatever you decide to study here, you will get a great education.</p>
<p>It's pretty easy to be pre-med, even if you're not a bio major. It's just a preperatory track, not a major, so it's just a matter of making sure you take the necessary courses (if I remember correctly, one math, one or two english, physics, chemistry and orgo, and 2 or 3 bio courses). If you tell them you're pre-med when you enter, they'll get you an advisor to keep you on track, and put you on a list for information and updates... meanwhile you can change your major as much as you'd like.</p>
<p>This sound like a great school. Is it for undergraduates or graduates?</p>
<p>is it hard to take premed if you havent done any AP level biology?</p>
<p>I am thinking about going biomedical engineering, but would like to go to medical school. Laurezer, are you saying you can just show up in August or whenever and say that you want to go pre-med and you can? Is it really that easy??? Thanks</p>
<p>Rebbiz, not that I know any specific info about the Wash U premed program, but I imagine the only problem (if you can call it that) you would run into without Bio Ap would be having to take a Bio 101 level class before you got into anything more advanced. But that would just be like any other program.</p>
<p>Rebbiz - it's hard for me to say how hard it would be without AP bio (i took it), but you won't be behind in the courses. The first bio course that you need to take for premed doesn't have any prereqs. There is a bio 100 or something (which you can get credit for from AP bio), but it's basically the non-science major bio class, so you wouldn't want to take it. </p>
<p>usma-yep, it's that easy :) pre-med just makes sure you have completed the courses, service, etc required/recommended for applying to med school. You get an advisor, put on a mailing list, and invited to meetings to discuss med school, etc. Really, the important parts are getting the advisor and attending the meetings (where they talk about timelines, etc) - it can't hurt to say you're pre-med, get the advisor, etc... and if you change your mind, no big deal (that's what I did).</p>
<p>thanks laurezer. Thats a great way to do it...so flexible.</p>