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Major Exploration

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Students pursuing admission to professional schools often are required to complete a bachelor’s degree. Students at Boise State who have pursued careers in the health professions have chosen majors from over 195 areas.

  • You can major in anything. (Don’t believe us? Six Boise State music majors have gone on to medical school.)
  • There is no right or wrong degree for your pathway.
  • It is okay to change your mind.

When deciding on a major think about what you believe to be:

  1. Efficient – How much of my major requirements and electives do I want to count towards my pathway?
  2. Passion and Academic Strength – What do I love to do? Where do you excel academically and in what subject areas do you feel most confident?
  3. Parallel Plan – What if my opinions about my pathway change?

Important factors when selecting a major for a pre-health pathway