Deciding Between Majors for Medical Research

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Choosing the right major for a career in medical research, particularly in areas like antibiotics, drug design, and cancer research, is crucial. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is considered less directly relevant for gaining experience in these fields. A strong recommendation is to pursue a degree in Biology for undergraduate studies, followed by a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. This path aligns more closely with the necessary skills and knowledge for effective research in medical applications, as evidenced by the experiences of professionals in the field.
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Hi,

I'm currently a freshman still deciding my major. What is the best major if one wants to pursue medical research including antibiotics, drug design, cancers, and fields of other diseases. Is Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering a good choice? How about pure Biology or Biochemistry?

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My chemistry professor did cancer work as a biochemist. She stuck needles in a lot of rats to test the effects of some protein on some gene.. I know very little about biology and biochemistry, so I don't know any details. Chemical engineering really isn't going to net you any experience in the field; which is amusing, because my chemistry professor did her bachelors in chemical engineering before doing her Ph.D on the aforementioned needles and rats. If I were you, I'd do a degree in biology for undergrad, then a biochemistry Ph.D.
 

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