Choosing a major for my own good?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>I am not looking for an undergrad major to “give me better chances”. I am looking for something with some overlap with pre-med requirements so I won’t be overwhelmed. I am looking for something that will allow me to have a good plan B in case I don’t get in anywhere.</p>

<p>I have considered BME, but after reading many posts in the engineering forums, it seems like it is hard to find work.</p>

<p>I have also considered ChemE, since I hear good aid is given for this major at certain places (e.g. UMich).</p>

<p>I am not interested in something concentrated more than 70% in biology. It seems too bland and one track to me (“must have best chance at med school or else!!”)</p>

<p>I will not consider any art, writing, or humanities majors. I am not at all interested in these areas as a major.</p>

<p>What other options do I have?</p>

<p>Also, more specifically about BME. Is the undergrad degree nearly useless? Is it more research heavy at the undergrad level than say a bio major?</p>

<p>This may also seem like a stupid question, but isn’t it hard to apply a ChemE degree? It seems like one of those majors where it’s mostly theory and/or major discoveries are very hard to find.</p>

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<p>You could major in some type of easy business major (ex. marketing) and easily fulfill your pre-med req. It doesn’t matter what you major it as long as you complete the pre-req’s, obtain a good gpa, score high on mcat, and have good ec’s.</p>

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<p>1.) We have no data on business degrees. “major doesn’t matter” applies only to subjects we have data for.</p>

<p>2.) Majors that are not particularly academic may send up warning flags.</p>

<p>3.) Marketing would be one of those.</p>

<p>4.) We don’t know this. It’s just my guess.</p>

<p>5.) He has expressly said that he wants to major in a science, so it’s all moot.</p>