Chemistry vs. Biology vs. Biochem major?

phagocytosis
Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:16:24 +0000

I majored in biochem. My opinion is that biochem>chem>bio if you want to go into pharmacy school. The majority of people in my major went on to med school, a few went on to pharmacy school, and a couple went on to grad school (my plan). For pharmacy school, I think biochem makes the most sense. But you should really choose the major that you think you will do best at. I forget if BA or BS is better. Pre-meds only need to get a BA, those going for a Ph.D. definitely want a BS. There is a big difference - as a BS, I took the basic chem and math classes with the engineering majors and I was required to take more math, physics, chem, and biochem courses. A BS is definitely harder than a BA.