<p>I think the major benefit (and reason many pre-meds choose Biology) is that most of the “pre-med” requirements are the same requirements as the major. My son is a Bio major and the only classes that were not requirements for his major was the 2nd semester of Orgo (but he could use it as an elective), the 2nd semester Orgo lab and the two Physics labs. This allows him a great deal of flexibility in choosing other courses that interest him. Other majors, that don’t mirror a lot of pre-med requirements, don’t allow as much flexibility.</p>
<p>That being said, my son choose it because he LOVES Biology, and not for any perception that it would boost his chances in medical school.</p>