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Must I Major in PreMed to Apply to Medical School?

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Question: Must I Major in PreMed to Apply to Medical School?
Answer: A premed major is not needed to gain admission to medical school. In fact, some universities don't offer a premed major. So what is necessary? A transcript that lists many courses that provide the knowledge that is essential for success in medical school. In other words, lots of science classes, some math, and a few English classes will suit you well. You don't need to major in science, but it is easier to meet the demanding requirements for admission to medical school as a science major. But, even humanities majors can go to graduate school if they have the right experiences. So, it's not about the college major, but rather, the courses.
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