Chemistry as a double major with physics

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The discussion centers on the decision to pursue a double major in Chemistry alongside Physics for a Bachelor of Science degree. The participant notes that their institution encourages Physics students to specialize, and they find that the course requirements for a double major in Chemistry are minimal compared to a minor. They express enthusiasm for Chemistry and seek insights on its relevance to a future in astrophysics, questioning the benefits or drawbacks of this academic path.

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I previously started a thread about which major to take and decided to go with physics over astrophysics for my B.S. (lol@bs:-p it always gets me) The school I decided to go to strongly encourages their physics students to minor in another area for more specialization. In reviewing the course requirements I see that it would be almost the same to double major in some areas like mathematics or chemistry (difference of a class or two to a minor). As I enjoy chemistry, I was considering doing a double major with it, but I was wondering how that presents. I want to eventually go into astrophysics. Do you think chemistry is a good double major when continuing to astrophysics as a graduate degree? I'm wondering if it will have any benefits or drawbacks. Is there another double major or minor you would recommend?

Thanks!
 
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Ah well, I'll just do it anyways because I love chemistry and am so excited about it as a major. SOD any astrophysicist who reviles my BS(lol) in chemistry!
 

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