Science major help

[loserxx]

I'm having trouble choosing between microbiology and neuroscience as a major. I want to get into med and I've heard a microbiology major helps a lot for that. I did pretty well in MIIM20001 and 2 and found them interesting, but honestly, I'm terrified of the prerequisite prac techniques subject = weekly pracs and oral presentations!! In contrast, I've always found neuro interesting and I did bio psych and liked that a lot but I'm not sure how useful it will be? If anyone has done these majors and could help me out I'd greatly appreciate!!

[K888]

Hi there! I don't go to unimelb, but why not check out the Subject Review Thread?

Here's a link to reviews of the respective majors you mentioned:
Microbiology
Neuroscience #1
Neuroscience #2

Hopefully some people with experience in these majors will also be able to provide some advice.
All the best

[Yacoubb]

Hey!

So I've got a review of the Microbiology/Immunology major on the Unimelb Subject Reviews Page (which I believe someone has linked to this thread). Have a read through them all, and I think they'll give you good scope to make your judgement. Just some quick answers to some of your questions/concerns:
- the pre-req practical subjects are SO fair and so decent. I was also quite terrified of them, but you get a lot of guidance and help. It is also a great way to develop your presentation and report-writing skills, which would be helpful for any future endeavours, be it research or Med (which in itself needs developed ability in report-writing and all that jazz).

[loserxx]

Thanks so much guys!! This helps a lot 

[sweetcheeks]

I would like to put it out there that you shouldn't pick your major based on what may or may not get you into med. Two reasons for this come to mind; Choosing subjects that your more interested in generally results in getting better marks compared to doing something your not really passionate about. Secondly, if you don't get into med you need to have a backup plan, surely you would rather be working/studying in the field that you enjoy more.

[K3NUpdate]

As I understand it, as long as you're satisfying the prerequisites for entry into med (whether it be Melbourne, etc), it doesn't really matter what major you choose. As sweetcheeks emphasised, as long as you're doing a major that really interests you, you're likely to get considerably better results than doing something that's boring and challenging, and that's what matters.

In a way, any science major you do will help you in some way when you get into med, some being more helpful than others.