A major in Biology is more common than a major in Chemistry. You take Bio 1 and 2 generally biochemestry and A&P 1 & 2. You have to take Chem and O Chem 1 & 2. A & P are bio classes and if you count Biochem as bio instead of chem 😉 then you have more bio than chem classes. That being said you can major in almost anything and still go to med school as long as you have your science requirements and it is always best to choose a mjor you love and will do well in since your GPA is all too important when trying to get in. Loving Bio and doing well in Bio will help you maintain a higher science GPA and make you more competitive to the schools.

Don’t listen to anyone about how long it will take, most non-traditional med students (those who start later) are fully aware of what is involved and if that is what you truly want to do you need to do it. I was 27 when I decided to go back to school and I have 2 years of my 14 down 🙂 More power to you and good luck!

Yes, in fact, most students prefer to major in Biology than Chemistry because the requirements needed in order to get into medical school coincides with the Biology major requirements too. So it is probably best if you major in Biology because it seems you like this subject more than Chemistry and it will prepare you to get into med school. Have you considered pharmacy school? If not, check out http://www.getintopharmacyschool.com

Med schools don’t care what you majored in. You can major in bio BA, bio BS, music, dance, art, engineering, English, history – it does not matter. What matters is that you pick a major you like, because you need to do very well in it. In addition, you also must complete the med school pre-req classes, which are a specific series of science and math classes. It may be the case that, due to the pre-med classes you must take, yiou’d automatically fit the requirements for the bio BS. But talk to your advisor once you get to campus.

yes but remember in order to be a BOARD certified plastic surgeon you will need 2 additional years of schooling to do this

didn’t want to become a veterinarian did you?

I believe that Biology is better thant Chemistry for bachelor degree.