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Kinesiology (Or) Physiology & Pharmacology


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I'm currently in the process of applying to the University of Saskatchewan but I'm unable to decide on an undergraduate degree. I've narrowed it down to either Kinesiology or Physiology & Pharmacology; if I had to decide before posting this topic for discussion, I would choose PhysPharm.

 

PhysPharm will provide me with a better knowledge of the required sciences' going into Medicine should it come to that (which is my goal). I also believe that should medicine not work out, PhysPharm has a better job outlook.

 

The only issue with PhysPharm is that I'm worried that I'll be unable to maintain a high enough mark when it comes time to apply to medicine, whereas with Kinesiology, I know I'll have a strong average. This isn't to say I'm not interested in Kin, it's just not my first choice.

 

Any advice is appreciated more than you would ever know, thanks everyone.

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From personal experience, I did so much better on the "hard" courses that I was interested in versus the "bird" courses that I could care less about. Maybe take a look at the courses offered in each program and see if you would enjoy them.

 

Also, see if you can talk to a student in those programs. Ask about course load/difficulty/support!

 

If I was in your position I would take the program you are most interested in - then during first term just focus on grades and more importantly how to study! (you have 4 years for ECs and research)

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Kin is a great prep for medicine, is not hard but the material is voluminous, so one needs to work hard consistently to be a straight A student. The rule of thumb is to take that which is of interest to you as you will likely have much better grades.

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