Heya Aska,
I’m in a bit of a spot choosing my POST combination. I’ve settled on a major in biotechnology, but have several other areas of interest as well. I intend to continue studying after undergrad, and would definitely like to keep the option of a grad program in biotechnology an option. I guess my question is, will the other half of my post affect my chances of getting into a grad school program? Would taking a complimentary major be a better option than two unrelated minors?
Thanks!
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Hey hey!
Naturally, if you want to get into the Masters program for Biotechnology, majoring in a related field does make sense. Technically, as long as your undergraduate degree is in a relevant area, you do fulfill their requirement, but I would recommend minors (or a second major) that really compliment your Biotechnology major.
While a gradschool won?t have anything against, say, minors in Spanish and Linguistics, having majors in Chemistry and Biomedical Physics for example will probably make your application more appealing. Taking minors in areas that interest you will certainly help your GPA since people tend to work better in the classes they like and they won?t hinder your chances of getting in per se, but minors in more relevant fields will certainly look better to the committee reviewing your application, so keep that part in mind.
Really though, it all depends on the school you want to get into. Check out their requirements and talk to their program directors or advisors to see how they feel about unrelated minors.
As long as you have the major, technically, you should be fine though!
Cheers!
aska