Choosing a Major
Students pursuing admission to professional schools often are required to complete a bachelor’s degree. Students at Boise State who have pursued careers in the health professions have chosen majors from over 195 areas.
- You can major in anything. (Don’t believe us? Six Boise State music majors have gone on to medical school.)
- There is no right or wrong degree for your pathway.
- It is okay to change your mind.
When deciding on a major think about what you believe to be:
- Efficient – How much of my major requirements and electives do I want to count towards my pathway?
- Passion and Academic Strength – What do I love to do? Where do you excel academically and in what subject areas do you feel most confident?
- Parallel Plan – What if my opinions about my pathway change?
Important factors when selecting a major for a pre-health pathway
- An ‘efficient degree’ is one where your undergraduate degree requirements overlap with admission requirements for professional programs.
For example, a Health Studies major has course requirements common prerequisites to professional schools. The courses are also relevant for someone pursuing a health career.
- Students are encouraged to conduct a thorough review of interested professional program admission requirements, this can help determine which major is most efficient.
