can I apply to med the same year I start my second undergrad?

[Pokemon]

Hi, 

I am feeling so lost in this process and I would really appreciate if someone could help clarify a couple questions. thank you. 

1. I have a BSc in biomedical sciences, and I am looking to do a second undergrad, ideally in 2 years. Does anyone know of any programs you'd recommend in the province? 

Right now I am planning to major in Psychology or Kinesiology.  

2. On the UofA website, it states:

"All applicants to the Doctor of Medicine Program must be registered in a baccalaureate degree from a program recognized by the University of Alberta and obtain their degree the year admission is sought or already have completed their degree program. " 

Does it mean that I must finish my second degree or be in my last year of second undergrad before I could apply? Can I drop out of my second undergrad if I get into Med? 

 

 

[justdoingmybest]

1 hour ago, Pokemon said:

Hi, 

I am feeling so lost in this process and I would really appreciate if someone could help clarify a couple questions. thank you. 

1. I have a BSc in biomedical sciences, and I am looking to do a second undergrad, ideally in 2 years. Does anyone know of any programs you'd recommend in the province? 

Right now I am planning to major in Psychology or Kinesiology.  

2. On the UofA website, it states:

"All applicants to the Doctor of Medicine Program must be registered in a baccalaureate degree from a program recognized by the University of Alberta and obtain their degree the year admission is sought or already have completed their degree program. " 

Does it mean that I must finish my second degree or be in my last year of second undergrad before I could apply? Can I drop out of my second undergrad if I get into Med? 

 

 

Can't help you with the first one, but for the second one, if you have a BSc. you are good. That note from the U of A's website is for people who have not completed an undergrad degree yet. And yes you can drop out if you get in.

[offmychestplease]

yes you don't need to finish the second UG but I highly suggest not doing psych/kin as a second UG. Your second UG should lead to an alternative career....to put it bluntly what if you don't get in after the second UG? Now you have 2 degrees, not 1, that won't lead to a good alternative career. Then you would need to do a third degree...Consider things like education, nursing, comp sci, nutrition, which can be done in 2 years.