Is having two majors in college like 'suicide'?

Question

I would like to major in some form of medicine (i don't know what yet) and i also want to do business. Am I setting myself up for failure taking these two majors at the same time?

Answer 1

No. Doing two, three or even four majors is just the same as doing one major. The only difference is the time it takes you to graduate. Each major takes around an additional two semesters.

I really don't understand why people make so much fuss about double majoring. You still take the same number of credit hours every semester (12-15) regardless of how many majors or minors you have, if you really want to speed up the process, take 18 credits per semester, but that could be a little much.

Anyway, no it is not "like suicide".

Answer 2

You don't major in "medicine" as an undergrad. TO become a doctor, you would complete your bachelors degree and complete all the pre-requisites you need. Most people do biology or chemistry so that their med school pre-reqs fit into their major, but technically you can major in anything as long as you get the pre-reqs done. After that, you would have 4 years of medical school, which is competitive to get into and is very tough, and then you have a few years of residency where you get paid but the money and hours stink.

You could double major in bio/chem and business or you could do business and take all the pre-med courses you need. It would be very very hard trying to do it in 4 years, and it wouldn't serve that much of a purpose either. If you re thinking about becoming a doctor and running your own practice, you could just take a couple of business classes to help prepare you for the business side of things. Talk to an advisor in college to see the best way to accomplish your goals.

Answer 3

Yes and No, as someone who is going to be a Med Student you know what you are getting yourself into.  You should also know that at least 50% of the people you are going up against for positions in med school will have double majors.  it sucks but to stay competitive you will have to as well.

I recommend your primary major be a Health and Exercise Science or Kinesiology type major.  For a secondary major I would focus on Biology and take advanced courses such as histology.  Chemistry with a focus on organic chem would be another alternative.

Also consider summer classes.  They are generally easier and have less requirements with lighter grading.  This also allows you to budget your hours more effectively during the year so you dont end up with 18.  I went to Wake Forest where 18 hours was suicide.  I have friends who go to App St and ECU who take 21 with no problem.  It really just depends on your school.