UCSD or UC Irvine for pre-med studies?

jbkyoon
Sun, 06 May 2012 15:38:11 +0000

Hello, I’ve been recently admitted to UC Irvine (bio major) through the waitlist. I’ve already submitted my SIR to UCSD for Warren (biochem major), but I’m still not sure whether I want to attend Irvine or SD.

I know that less competition is generally better for pre-meds, but after lurking around on a few forums, I’ve heard that there are usually more people from UCLA, Cal, and UCSD at med school interviews, than from places like UCI or UCD. People currently attending UCSD have told me that the competition is not that bad, and that getting A’s in your courses is fairly doable as long as you study and go to class.

How is the competition at UCI? Are the students supportive and friendly? Are there plenty of research/volunteer opportunities? How is the pre-med advising? How are the bio classes?Are there any reasons why I should choose Irvine over SD?

I personally don’t care too much about the social scene. I’m the lame person that would rather study than party, haha.