<p>Hi, I am VERY interested in doing Physics and Math at UVA. I am planning on doing Physics with Distinction if I am able to, and doing Math with Pre-Med. My main question is this: What are some key differences between the regular major and a major with distinction? </p>
<p>Any links that help explain or enlighten on this topic would be greatly appreciated. I am planning on biomedical engineering for grad school, but I don’t want to limit myself to that by transferring to the Engineering school, hence this double-majoring with concentrations.</p>
<p>Thanks peoplez! And congrats to all who were accepted!</p>
<p>Pre-Med isn’t a concentration; it is a selection of courses. It sounds like you think that pre-med is a concentration within a major which it’s not. Sorry if I misinterpreted.</p>
<p>As for DMP in Physics just look it up on the UVA Physics department website.</p>
<p>Sorry, yeah 10iswarrior, I knew that. I just forgot what the terminology was, so I just said concentration. Dean J, all of my questions have been answered now! I think if anything else arises, I’ll just call some students I know, or perhaps just wait until Day on the Lawn to ask around. Thanks!</p>
<p>In most departments, majors with a GPA over a certain set-point, generally in the 3.5-3.7 range (it will be listed on the departmental website) may apply to do a distinguished major. DMs select a faculty supervisor and do an independent research project or thesis in their final year. Some departments also have special seminars for their DMs. In other words, you don’t apply for the “major with distinction,” you just declare the major, and then if you’re qualified, you can apply later on to fulfill the additional requirements. You need to do a distinguished major if you want to graduate with honors (summa, magna, or cum laude). </p>
<p>It’s not hard to do a double major, especially in related depts. like physics/math, and it’s very common at UVA. Just tell your faculty advisor so that you can coordinate your coursework properly. Once you declare your majors you will have a faculty advisor in each of your departments, and it’s wise to consult both of them each semester when you select your classes.</p>