<p>Hi, I’m a current HS Junior building my list of colleges I plan to apply to. I have a 4.0, working towards a full IB diploma, ECs, SAT etc. etc. so I’m not terribly worried about the actual admission part of my search- I’m worried about finding a program that suits me and my interests.
I’m looking for some sort of program that allows me to pursue my twin interests- fine arts and science. Specifically, I want to be a forensic pathologist- but I can’t give up my interest in art, most importantly graphic design. I’ve spent the last six months deciding whether I can give up my love of/talent in art or my interest in science, and I can’t do either.
My art teacher told me about the Brown/RISD dual degree program and that seems about perfect for my goals- a degree in both pathology (or other related science) and graphic design (or art/design). Boston U also has a nearly identical program.
Brown is my first choice as of now.
However, I want to find another couple options that give me the opportunity to earn degrees (or dual major) in both art and science because the sheer odds of getting into both schools + the program (in the case of Brown/RISD) are astronomical and I want to keep my options open.
Is there anyone out there who is part of/completed/knows someone who was involved in this type of program?
Thanks!</p>
<p>Look into Washington University in St Louis</p>
<p>At the undergrad level, you cannot specialize in forensic pathology. The most common pathway is to go to medical school. So, as long as you complete the pre-medical requirement, you can be admitted to medical school with any major. For your particular interests, most likely that would be a bioscience major or anthropology + art.</p>
<p>For bioscience, options include either general biology or a program in anatomy & physiology or in human biology. For anthropology, some programs allow subspecialization in biological/physical anthropology. Some anthro depts. offer coursework in forensic anthropology, but few offer a specialty in it at the undergrad level. </p>
<p>If you want to get a BFA instead of a BA in art, it might be somewhat harder to combine science + art simply because of the time demands of the courses and the higher number of courses required in BFA programs vs. BA programs. Also, some universities with a separate art/design school make it easier than others to do programs in two different programs.</p>
<p>You might qualify for the Hutton Honors College at Indiana U… At IU, it relatively easy to do majors across different schools of the university. Michigan might be a school o consider as well.</p>
<p>Most large public universities would offer both of these majors. Check your home state institutions, and see if any of them would work as admission and financial safeties for you.</p>
<p>ag, Aside from the Brown/RISD joint program, Brown has a good art department of its own and as a Brown student you can still take classes at RISD. Among the Ivy League I would also recommend Yale for art + science. </p>
<p>If you’re interested in academically rigorous small liberal arts colleges I’d suggest the following for good to great sciences plus good studio art. Double majoring is easily accomplished. However, the art departments may focus more on traditional media, such as drawing, painting, and have less breadth in graphic art, illustration and new media. </p>
<p>To choices: Williams, Wesleyan, Hamilton, Haverford, Smith if you are female. Also, Conn College, Skidmore. At Williams, which is the one I’m most familar with, double majors in the arts and sciences are common as is medical school admissions.</p>
<p>Wherever you apply, you should submit a portfolio of your artwork as a supplement to your application, even if you you don’t end up majoring in art.</p>