Choosing a major is one of the most difficult decisions confronting pre-med students at the university level. It is common for students to believe that a science major is the most common route of a pre-med but a science major is similar to any other major: it has its pros and cons, and the decision should be made on a case-by-case basis. It is not possible to say that a science major is more advantageous than a non-science major, and vice versa. Colleges typically have a plethora of options, so some students may find it more fitting to major in humanities while completing the science requirements.

A major advantage of a non-science major is the flexibility it offers. These majors can range anywhere from Feminist Studies to Political Science. This provides pre-med students the opportunity to choose from something they truly enjoy, while still taking the necessary science classes for medical school. In this way, students will not limit their education to science courses and will have the opportunity to be experts in more than one field. Majoring in something other than the science can be a rewarding experience, as it does not limit a student to a science-based education. ^{http://tiny.cc/zvvgl} But this is where the situation must be looked at on a case-by-case basis. Most students choosing to do premed choose so because of their love for the sciences, and if this is the case, then a major in Biology or Chemistry is the best way to go.

But choosing to be a non-science major does have a few drawbacks. The first is that being in the field of science provides students with an opportunity to get to know staff and work with them. Research is an important part of applying to medical school. The most important thing to remember when looking for research is to find something that is of interest to you. ^{http://tiny.cc/njlt9} Secondly, there are students who feel that certain biology courses help students better prepare for the MCAT, but this does not necessarily mean you have to major in biology to take these courses. The general science requirements provide sufficient preparation in order to succeed on the MCAT.^{http://tiny.cc/gubc4}

There are people who choose to do premed, but are not particularly fond of the sciences. People choose the premed path for a number of reasons, many of which are unrelated to science. This is why medical schools do not require a major in Biology when applying. Majoring in biology does not make a student more fit to be a doctor than does a major in History, for example. The requirements for medical school are completed in either case. In fact, statistics show that non-science majors have acceptance rates as high as science majors, and in some cases even higher. Knox College published the national acceptance rates for science as well as non-science majors. The statistics show that non-science majors are accepted as often, if not more so, than science majors. ^{http://tiny.cc/ua4em}

There is also the fear that doing a non-science major might affect the chances of getting into medical school. However this is not true. In fact there are medical school programs that offer programs specifically for humanities majors. One example is the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, which encourages students to pursue a path in the humanities and rewards these efforts by offering an entire program catered for humanities majors. ^{http://tiny.cc/kh6af}

Choosing a non-science major has become a lot more common than it was in the past, and it will likely continue to grow. This along with the many other opportunities available for students on the pre-med track should give an insight into the possibility of choosing a non-science major.