Chemistry or Biochemistry? Chemical Engineering? Biology? Physics?
The major that works best for you depends mostly on what careers you are thinking about. Obviously, if you have strong interests in the biological side of chemistry, then a biochemistry major might be best for you. Realize, however, that majoring in chemistry does not mean that you cannot go to graduate school in biochemistry or vice versa. You may have an easier time with course requirements and with beginning research if your undergraduate major is in the same subject, but this sort of crossover is very common. The chemical engineering, biology, and physics majors have fewer courses in common with chemistry, but crossover to or from these fields is also possible at the graduate level. Crossover between biochemistry and biology is common. As preparation for medical school, students often major in chemistry or biochemistry.
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