Is it necessary to major in a science discipline in order to apply to medical school?
It is not mandatory that you must choose a basic science major if you want to go to medical school.Selecting a non-science major will not diminish your ability to gain admission to medical school.The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) states the following concerning choice of undergraduate major/courses: “Medical schools recognize the importance of a strong foundation in the natural sciences-biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics-and most schools have established minimum course requirements for admission. These courses usually represent about one-third of the credit hours needed for graduation. This approach deliberately leaves room for applicants from a broad spectrum of college majors, including those in the humanities and social sciences. No medical school requires a specific major of its applicants or matriculants.Admission committee members are aware that medical students can develop the essential skills of acquiring, synthesizing, applying and communicating inf
